Official UK procurement notice
250166 Contract for the Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Gravimetric Sorption Analyzer
Authority: Queen's University Belfast (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe acquisition of a gravimetric microbalance for accurate measurement of gas uptake, sorption kinetics and thermodynamic sorption profile of a wide variety of materials, both solids and liquids
CPV: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£400,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Simple description: 1. Mandatory Technical Requirements - PASS/FAIL 2. Desirable Technical Requirements -15% 3. Qualitative Requirements 10% 4. Sustainable Procurement – 5% 5. Price 70%
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 9 Oct 2025, 15:35 BST
- Last source update
- 8 Jan 2026, 08:23 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Dec 2025
- Authority reference
250166- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-064111- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abdfFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
30 days after delivery on receipt of a valid and undisputed invoice.
- Risks
QUB recognises that certain risks associated with the procurement and operation of a Gravimetric Sorption Analyzer are not fully quantifiable at the time of tender. These ‘known unknowns’ include, but are not limited to, technology evolution, integration challenges, supply chain disruptions, and software lifecycle changes, increased value or scope due to demand requirements. Suppliers are expected to identify any foreseeable risks, propose mitigation strategies, and demonstrate flexibility in addressing emerging issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
Whilst it is not possible at this stage to fully anticipate the nature or extent of future developments or integration requirements, nor to determine their potential impact on contract performance, QUB recognises that such changes may arise over the course of the contract. Accordingly, it is acknowledged that these circumstances may necessitate a modification of the contract to appropriately address and accommodate any emerging risks or requirements.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 3 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
9 Oct 2025 → 8 Jan 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published378 days ago9 Oct 2025, 15:35 BST
- Tender notice published377 days ago10 Oct 2025, 11:50 BST
- Next notice expected377 days ago10 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Clarification questions by353 days ago3 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Submission deadline350 days ago6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by325 days ago1 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts319 days ago8 Dec 2025
- Assessment summaries sent305 days ago22 Dec 2025
- Standstill ends289 days ago6 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published287 days ago8 Jan 2026, 08:23 GMT
Notice history
10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Oct 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published9 Oct 2025, 15:35 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published10 Oct 2025, 11:50 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £400,00010 Oct 2025, 11:50 BST
- Status changed to active10 Oct 2025, 11:50 BST
- Procurement method changed10 Oct 2025, 11:50 BST
- Deadline published: 6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT10 Oct 2025, 11:50 BST
- Contract award notice published22 Dec 2025, 18:52 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete22 Dec 2025, 18:52 GMT
- Contract signature expected7 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published8 Jan 2026, 08:23 GMTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-10: 1 release · 9 Oct 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiden Isochema Limited250166 Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Gravimetric Sorption Analyzer12 Jan 2026 – 12 Jan 2031 · up to 12 Jan 2036Extensions: with options to extend for a further 60 months or until the end of the equipment’s usable life, including maintenance and any associated consumables and ancillary items · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid | £360,000 inc. VAT | 22 Dec 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
250166 Supply, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a Gravimetric Sorption Analyzer · Hiden Isochema Limited
- Signed
- 7 Jan 2026
- Value
- £360,000 inc. VAT
- Period
- 12 Jan 2026 – 12 Jan 2031 · up to 12 Jan 2036 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- with options to extend for a further 60 months or until the end of the equipment’s usable life, including maintenance and any associated consumables and ancillary items
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Hiden Isochema LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender