- Lot 1. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Liquid Argon
- Lot 2. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Nitrogen
- Lot 3. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Helium
- Lot 4. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of 7 percent Hydrogen in Helium
- Lot 5. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Bottled Argon
Scope
Description
This contract is for the Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Specialised Laboratory Gas; this CfT is split into 5 Lots - Lot 1: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Liquid Argon; Lot 2: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Nitrogen; Lot 3: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Helium; Lot 4: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of 7 percent Hydrogen in Helium, Lot 5: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Bottled Argon. Suppliers should refer to Appendix 1 - Specification for full details.
Total value (estimated)
- £234,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 24100000 - Gases
- 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
- 24111100 - Argon
- 24111300 - Helium
- 24111700 - Nitrogen
- 44612200 - Gas tanks
- 44161100 - Gas pipelines
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Liquid Argon
Description
Lot 1: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Liquid Argon
Lot value (estimated)
- £129,030 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 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
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Nitrogen
Description
Lot 2: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Nitrogen
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,806 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial period of this contract is one year with the option to extend for 1+1+1+1 years therefore renewal is expected in 1-5years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Helium
Description
Lot 3: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Helium
Lot value (estimated)
- £46,920 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial period of this contract is one year with the option to extend for 1+1+1+years therefore renewal is expected in 1-5years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of 7 percent Hydrogen in Helium
Description
Lot 4: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of 7 percent Hydrogen in Helium
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,806 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial period of this contract is one year with the option to extend for 1+1+1+1 years therefore renewal is expected in 1-5years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Bottled Argon
Description
Lot 5: Supply, Delivery, Rental and Maintenance of Bottled Argon
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,038 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial period of this contract is one year with the option to extend for 1+1+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 1-5years
Same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
22 December 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 100% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
40 Westland Road
Belfast
BT14 6TE
United Kingdom
Email: sourcing@niwater.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government