Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NI Water and its subsidiaries
Westland House
Belfast
BT14 6TE
Contact
Michelle Denvir
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
C1126 NI Water Emergency Laboratory Analysis- Other Operationally Significant Sites
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90733000 - Services related to water pollution
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,309,470
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
10
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Clean
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Clean
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Clean
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Waste
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 Waste
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 Waste
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 Waste
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 Other Micro
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 Cryp Alg Chl
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 Clean
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the Provision of Backup Analysis - Other operationally significant suites (including the supply of prepared sample bottles) and if required the collection and delivery of samples, in order to provide contingency measures in the event that there is a failure to supply any or all of the analytical service from one or both of NI Water's laboratories. NI Water are required under the clean and Waste Water Regulations to provide timely and accredited results to our Regulators, for compliance and operational purposes alongside during major incidents. The contract is divided into ten (10) Lots; Economic Operators can tender for any number of Lots.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
16
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Lots 1-3 incl. & Lots 8-10 incl: From the Effective Date up to 03/02/25 (approx.2yrs 4mths), then there are 2 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each.
Lots 4-7 incl; From the Effective Date up to 03/02/23 (approx. 4mths), then there are 4 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
19 August 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 17 November 2022
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 August 2022
Local time
12:30pm
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
Relevant NI Water Procurement staff will open the tender responses
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Six months before final contract expiry
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NI Water and its Subsidiaries
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom