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title: "F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for NIW Science Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb98"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED"
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# F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for NIW Science Centres

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb98

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## Summary

The procurement process for Northern Ireland Water Limited's "F002 Framework for Supply, Delivery and/or Installation, Calibration, Maintenance and Repair of Equipment for NIW Science Centres" is currently in the planning stage. This tender is set under a public authority in the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, specifically located in Belfast, UKN06, Northern Ireland. The framework includes services for various science centres and covers several categories such as laboratory services and equipment installation. The framework is divided into nine lots, each focusing on different types of laboratory equipment and services. The process anticipates a contract period starting from 1st May 2026 and could potentially extend to the end of April 2033. Following a preliminary engagement phase with RFIs in October 2023 and January 2025, the total estimated value of this procurement is GBP 3,441,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply, installation, maintenance, and related services. Companies with experience in these fields, particularly those with innovative solutions in automation, robotics, chromatography, and bacteriological equipment, would be well-suited to compete for contracts within the framework. The potential for renewal also offers ongoing business opportunities, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their footprint within the utilities sector and contribute to essential service provisions for Northern Ireland Water Limited's operations. Engaging with this tender could open doors to long-term collaborations, especially for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in the UK's public procurement market.

## Notice

This Framework Contract will be used for purchase of replacement equipment, BAU requirements and the supply of equipment for our new Science Centres, including consumables, spare parts, maintenance, calibration, installation, repair and servicing of such equipment where required. Where required, the Framework may also be used for the purchase of consumables, spare parts, maintenance, calibration, repair and servicing of existing laboratory equipment. In addition, NI Water's Customer Service Delivery Directorate may utilise this Framework for the purchase of sampling, field work and related operational equipment. The Framework is split into 9 lots. These may include supply, delivery, installation and/or service, calibration, maintenance and repair for:- Lot 1- General Laboratory Lot 2- Autoclaves/Agarclaves Lot 3- Automation/Robotics Lot 4- Inorganic Metals Lot 5- Chromatography Lot 6- Benchtop Instrumentation Lot 7- Bacteriological Equipment Lot 8-Cryptosporidium Lot 9- Innovation/Miscellaneous

### Planning Information

A Request for Information (RFI) was issued via eTenders in October 2023. Suppliers were then invited to attend pre-market engagement meetings with NI Water to discuss this procurement and identify the strategy which would be used. A further RFI was launched in January 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085418-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,441,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6TE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Park |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 13:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085418-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085418-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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