Scope
Reference
T121
Description
This Contract is for the supply and delivery of Cryptosporidium Chemicals; Easystain Crypto only 240 test, Easyseed and Mounting Medium.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £393,000 excluding VAT
- £471,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 November 2025 to 19 November 2028
- Possible extension to 19 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-5years.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Client reserves the right to procure any supporting chemicals or consumables for cryptosporidium analysis that are required through changes within the industry or further development pf internal practices.
Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £393,000, the anticipated range is between £300,000 and £550,000
CPV classifications
- 24000000 - Chemical products
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Supplier
TCS Bioscience Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCYZ-3454-RYHG
Botolph Claydon
Buckingham
MK18 2LR
United Kingdom
Email: Lesley.Ayres@tcsgroup.co.uk
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: NI054463
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
Westland House
Belfast
BT14 6TE
United Kingdom
Email: sourcing@niwater.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland