Scope
Description
This Framework Contract will be used for purchase of replacement equipment, BAU requirements and the supply of equipment for our new Science Centres, including consumables, spare parts, maintenance, calibration, installation, repair and servicing of such equipment where required. Where required, the Framework may also be used for the purchase of consumables, spare parts, maintenance, calibration, repair and servicing of existing laboratory equipment. In addition, NI Water's Customer Service Delivery Directorate may utilise this Framework for the purchase of sampling, field work and related operational equipment. The Framework is split into 9 lots. These may include supply, delivery, installation and/or service, calibration, maintenance and repair for:- Lot 1- General Laboratory Lot 2- Autoclaves/Agarclaves Lot 3- Automation/Robotics Lot 4- Inorganic Metals Lot 5- Chromatography Lot 6- Benchtop Instrumentation Lot 7- Bacteriological Equipment Lot 8-Cryptosporidium Lot 9- Innovation/Miscellaneous
Total value (estimated)
- £4,129,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Client reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38434000 - Analysers
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus
- 50433000 - Calibration services
Lot Lot 1. General Laboratory
Description
General Laboratory requirements
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Autoclaves/Agarclaves
Description
Autoclaves/Agarclaves requirements
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 3. Automation/Robotics
Description
Automation/Robotics requirements
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 4. Inorganic Metals
Description
Inorganic Metals requirements
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 5. Chromatography
Description
Chromatography requirements
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 6. Benchtop Instrumentation
Description
Benchtop Instrumentation requirements
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 7. Bacteriological Equipment
Description
Bacteriological Equipment requirements
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 8. Cryptosporidium
Description
Cryptosporidium requiremets
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 9. Innovation/Miscellaneous
Description
Innovation/Miscellaneous requirements
Lot value (estimated)
- £458,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
10 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 22 December 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Procedure is described in the CfT documents which are available on eTendersNI.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Market engagement notice has been published, procurement identifier is ocds-h6vhtk-05fb98
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
Westland Road
Belfast
BT14 6TE
United Kingdom
Email: sourcing@niwater.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government