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title: "F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for NIW Science Centres"
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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc0

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Water Limited is conducting a public procurement process under the title "F002 Framework for Supply, Delivery, and/or Installation, Calibration, Maintenance, and Repair of Equipment for NIW Science Centres." This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory equipment and services, covering locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The procurement is at the award stage as of 14 May 2026, following a competitive flexible procedure. The contract is intended to last for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Key dates include the contract start on 1 June 2026 and a maximum extension to 31 May 2033. The contract is split into nine lots, addressing various equipment categories such as General Laboratory, Autoclaves/Agarclaves, and Chromatography.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as they form a significant part of the awarded suppliers. It offers room for business growth in sectors related to laboratory equipment supply, maintenance, and services. Businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, software utilities, repair, and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete in this framework. The contract's structure into multiple lots allows businesses to focus on their areas of expertise, enhancing their competitive advantage in specialised categories such as bacteriological and benchtop instrumentation. This structured approach encourages SMEs to engage in bidding for specific lots or multiple areas based on capabilities, thus providing a pathway to increased business opportunities within the public sector.

## 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

### Lot Information

General Laboratory

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Autoclaves/Agarclaves

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Automation/Robotics

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Inorganic Metals

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Chromatography

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Benchtop Instrumentation

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Bacteriological Equipment

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Cryptosporidium

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

Innovation/Miscellaneous

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044573-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2031-12-22 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,129,200 |
| Lots value | £4,129,200 |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIEX; ACCUSCIENCE IRELAND; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ANALYTIX; CEM MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY; CRUINN DIAGNOSTICS; DAVIDSON & HARDY (LABORATORY SUPPLIES),LIMITED; DOC-LABOR; DUBLIN ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS; ELEMENTEC; IDEXX LABORATORIES; INCAL SITE SOLUTIONS; LABORATORY SUPPLIES LTD. T/A LENNOX; LABPLAN; LS SCIENTIFIC; MANEPA; MASON TECHNOLOGY; MEDICAL SUPPLY; METROHM; PERKINELMER AES (UK; PREMIER SCIENTIFIC; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCIMED; SEAL ANALYTICAL; SEROSEP; SKALAR (UK; THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING; VERULAM SCIENTIFIC; WATERS; WISHART GROUP (NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 41 - Collected and purified water
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 33191110 - Autoclaves
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 39181000 - Laboratory benching
- 41000000 - Collected and purified water
- 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus
- 50433000 - Calibration services
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044573-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085483-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044573-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085483-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://wishartgroup.co.uk
- http://www.accuscience.ie
- http://www.analytix.co.uk
- http://www.cruinn.ie
- http://www.dhlab.com
- http://www.dublinanalytical.ie
- http://www.elementec.ie
- http://www.incalsitesolutions.co.uk
- http://www.labplan.ie
- http://www.lennox.ie
- http://www.lsscientific.com
- http://www.manepa.com
- http://www.masontechnology.ie
- http://www.perkinelmer.com
- http://www.premierscientific.co.uk
- http://www.sciex.com
- http://www.seal-analytical.com
- http://www.serosep.com
- http://www.skalar.com
- http://www.waters.com
- https://corporate.thermofisher.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://verulamscientific.com
- https://www.agilent.com
- https://www.idexx.co.uk/en-gb/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.medical-supply.ie/
- https://www.metrohm.com/en_gb.html
- https://www.scientificlabs.co.uk/

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