Award

Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

  • NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-060988

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04ebfd (view related notices)

Published 30 September 2025, 3:56pm



Scope

Description

This contract is for the supply and delivery of the following goods; IS017034:2016 Chemicals, Validated Laboratory Chemicals, General Laboratory Chemicals and Laboratory Consumables.


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £270,000 excluding VAT
  • £324,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years.

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £270,000, the anticipated range is between £130,000 - £270,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Contract 2

Supplier

Contract value

  • £190,000 excluding VAT
  • £228,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years.

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £190,000, the anticipated range is between £77,000 - £190,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Contract 3

Supplier

Contract value

  • £95,000 excluding VAT
  • £114,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years.

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £95,000, the anticipated range is between £24,000 - £95,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Contract 4

Supplier

Contract value

  • £1,540,000 excluding VAT
  • £1,848,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £1,540,000, the anticipated range is between £657,000 - £1,540,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Contract 5

Supplier

Contract value

  • £500,000 excluding VAT
  • £600,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £500,000, the anticipated range is between £221,000 - £500,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Contract 6

Supplier

Contract value

  • £50,000 excluding VAT
  • £60,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £50,000, the anticipated range is between £1,000 - £50,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Contract 7

Supplier

Contract value

  • £140,000 excluding VAT
  • £168,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £140,000, the anticipated range is between £49,000 - £140,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Contract 8

Supplier

Contract value

  • £600,000 excluding VAT
  • £720,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £600,000, the anticipated range is between £264,000 - £600,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Contract 9

Supplier

Contract value

  • £1,415,000 excluding VAT
  • £1,698,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £1,415,000, the anticipated range is between £515,000 - £1,415,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Contract 10

Supplier

Contract value

  • £200,000 excluding VAT
  • £240,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

30 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

30 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 9 October 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

10 October 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2028
  • Possible extension to 9 October 2032
  • 7 years

Description of possible extension:

The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years

Main procurement category

Goods

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• Additional general laboratory consumables

• Instrument specific consumables

• Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General)

• Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents

Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £200,000, the anticipated range is between £30,000 - £200,000

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products
  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

Information about tenders

  • 15 tenders received
  • 10 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 9 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 10 suppliers awarded contracts
  • 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Special regime

Utilities


Suppliers

AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED

  • Companies House: NI006959
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJBM-2869-JZGM

Maryland Industrial Estate 286 ballygowan road

Castlereagh

BT23 6BL

United Kingdom

Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 10

DAVIDSON & HARDY (LABORATORY SUPPLIES),LIMITED

  • Companies House: NI004065
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCR-2888-RGML

453-455 Antrim Road

Belfast

BT15 3BL

United Kingdom

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 7

ESSEX SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LTD

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLBR-9242-JQMQ

356-358 Prince Avenue

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0NF

United Kingdom

Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 8

FANNIN (NI) LIMITED

  • Companies House: NI021850
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMR-8599-NNMW

Unit 2

Airport Road West

BT3 9LN

United Kingdom

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1

Laboratory Supplies Ltd. T/A Lennox

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLJ-1328-CZZM

John F. Kennedy Drive, Naas Road,

Dublin 12

D12 FP79

Ireland

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 2

LS SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

  • Companies House: 06090397
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHL-7571-JNMD

Unit 112 Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate

Whitstable

CT5 3SN

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ44 - East Kent

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 6

PREMIER SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

  • Companies House: NI037486
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGB-7456-CRCZ

16 Mount Charles

Belfast

BT7 1NZ

United Kingdom

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 4

SARSTEDT LIMITED

  • Companies House: 01030863
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHL-7384-BYND

Optimus Way

Leicester

LE3 8JR

United Kingdom

Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 3

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED

  • Companies House: 02577009
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTYH-6768-JVZP

Orchard House

Hessle

HU13 0AE

United Kingdom

Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 9

TRAFALGAR SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

  • Companies House: 02872433
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLD-9145-TGNN

Park House

Leicester

LE1 3RW

United Kingdom

Region: UKF21 - Leicester

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 5


Contracting authority

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

  • Companies House: NI054463
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ

Westland House

Belfast

BT14 6TE

United Kingdom

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland