Scope
Reference
6021197
Description
The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Northern Ireland Public Health Laboratory (NIPHL) which is part of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) within the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), wish to invite tenders for the supply of a Microbiology Membrane Filtration System. This consists of a single use (ready-to-use) sterile funnel, incorporating a filter. These filters are used to filter 100ml of water using a vacuum pump to capture bacteria on the membrane and then the filter is placed onto agar plates where any bacteria present on the filter will grow.
Total value (estimated)
- £87,942.07 excluding VAT
- £105,530.48 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Provision to extend for any period up to and including 24 months after contract end date.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
Contract locations
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Participation
Conditions of participation
Conditions of Participation will apply to this procurement and are detailed within the CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology. These Conditions of Participation relate to Legal and Financial Requirements (including insurances and acceptance of Terms and Conditions) and Technical Requirements.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The Contract will be awarded on the basis of compliance with the Award Criteria -Mandatory Requirements (Pass/Fail), a Price evaluation weighted at 100%, and validation of product samples to confirm compliance with the Product Specification. Please note: Product sample validation will be conducted only for the highest‑ranked bidder prior to contract award. Full details are provided in document CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNJ-1991-NGDW
PaLS Supplies Building, Gransha Park
Derry
BT47 6YZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland