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Published 22 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for NIW Science Centres

Official notice

Authority: Northern Ireland Water (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement9 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdUtilitiesSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£4,129,200total for 9 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 10 Feb 2026awarded 14 May 2026
Awarded to Accuscience Ireland Ltd +21 more9 awards
Framework period 5 yrsends 31 Mar 2031 · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 22 Dec 2031, 23:59 GMT.
  • How the procedure runs: The Procedure is described in the CfT documents which are available on eTendersNI.
  • No preliminary market engagement: Market engagement notice has been published, procurement identifier is ocds-h6vhtk-05fb98

CPV: Analysers · Calibration services · Checking and testing apparatus · Detection and analysis apparatus · Installation services of laboratory equipment · Laboratory services · Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments · Repair and maintenance services · Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus · Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment · Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
30 bids on the busiest of 9 lots · 30 suppliers appointed
Framework period
5 yrs · up to 7 yrs from 1 Apr 2026

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 9 lots carries the same published figure, £458,800: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1General LaboratoryAwardedRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions
Extensions: 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 · Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)
Lot #2Autoclaves/AgarclavesAwardedRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions
Extensions: 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 · Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)
Lot #3Automation/RoboticsAwardedRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions
Extensions: 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 · Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)
Lot #4Inorganic MetalsAwardedRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions
Extensions: 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 · Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)
Lot #5ChromatographyAwardedRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions
Extensions: 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 · Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)
Lot #6Benchtop InstrumentationAwardedRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions
Extensions: 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 · Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)
Lot #7Bacteriological EquipmentAwardedRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions
Extensions: 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 · Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)
Lot #8CryptosporidiumAwardedRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions
Extensions: 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 · Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)
Lot #9Innovation/MiscellaneousAwardedRenewal 5 yrsceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2033 with extensions
Extensions: 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 · Two optional extension periods of one year (1+1years)

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 9 lots
Quality: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • “F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration,…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 22 Dec 2031
First published
22 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMT
Last source update
14 May 2026, 16:44 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 30 Mar 2026
Authority reference
F002
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-085483
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
AnalysersCalibration servicesChecking and testing apparatusDetection and analysis apparatusInstallation services of laboratory equipmentLaboratory servicesMiscellaneous evaluation or testing instrumentsRepair and maintenance servicesRepair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatusRepair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
+1 moreRepair and maintenance services of testing apparatus
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
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How it runs

The Procedure is described in the CfT documents which are available on eTendersNI.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Requests to participate (first stage)
10 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Appointment period ends
10 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Clarification deadline
3 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 Dec 2025 → 14 May 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Tender notice published304 days ago
    22 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by261 days ago
    3 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period ends254 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    10 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by206 days ago
    30 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
  5. Contract starts205 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent162 days ago
    14 May 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Latest notice published161 days ago
    14 May 2026, 16:44 BST

Notice history

6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Dec 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    22 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    14 May 2026, 16:44 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    14 May 2026, 16:44 BST
  4. Procurement method changed
    14 May 2026, 16:44 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    14 May 2026, 16:44 BST
  6. Contract signature expected
    1 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 309 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 3025 from SMEs · busiest of 9 lots
Named bidders 30published on the award notice

£7,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 9 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 9 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · General Laboratory1 award
Accuscience Ireland LtdSME, Analytix LtdSME, CRUINN DIAGNOSTICS LIMITEDSME, Davidson and Hardy Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME, INCAL SITE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSME, LS Scientific LimitedSME +9 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: NI Water anticipates the Framework Contract being awarded for a period of 5 years. There will be an option to extend for a further 2 years in total, comprising of an initial 1 year followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.ceiling above14 May 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Autoclaves/Agarclaves1 award
Accuscience Ireland LtdSME, CRUINN DIAGNOSTICS LIMITEDSME, Davidson and Hardy Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME, LS Scientific LimitedSME, Medical Supply CompanySME, Premier Scientific LtdSME +6 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: NI Water anticipates the Framework Contract being awarded for a period of 5 years. There will be an option to extend for a further 2 years in total, comprising of an initial 1 year followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.ceiling above14 May 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Automation/Robotics1 award
Medical Supply CompanySME, Metrohm UK LtdSME, Premier Scientific LtdSME, SEAL ANALYTICAL LIMITEDSME, SciMed LtdSME, Skalar (UK) Ltd.SME +7 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: NI Water anticipates the Framework Contract being awarded for a period of 5 years. There will be an option to extend for a further 2 years in total, comprising of an initial 1 year followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.ceiling above14 May 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Inorganic Metals1 award
Analytix LtdSME, ELEMENTEC LIMITEDSME, Laboratory Supplies Ltd T/A LennoxSME, MASON TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDSME, PERKINELMER AES (UK) LIMITED, Premier Scientific LtdSME +6 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: NI Water anticipates the Framework Contract being awarded for a period of 5 years. There will be an option to extend for a further 2 years in total, comprising of an initial 1 year followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.ceiling above14 May 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Chromatography1 award
Analytix LtdSME, LS Scientific LimitedSME, Laboratory Supplies Ltd T/A LennoxSME, Metrohm UK LtdSME, PERKINELMER AES (UK) LIMITED, SciMed LtdSME +8 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: NI Water anticipates the Framework Contract being awarded for a period of 5 years. There will be an option to extend for a further 2 years in total, comprising of an initial 1 year followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.ceiling above14 May 2026Awarded
Lot 6 · Benchtop Instrumentation1 award
Accuscience Ireland LtdSME, CRUINN DIAGNOSTICS LIMITEDSME, Davidson and Hardy Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME, LS Scientific LimitedSME, Medical Supply CompanySME, Metrohm UK LtdSME +10 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: NI Water anticipates the Framework Contract being awarded for a period of 5 years. There will be an option to extend for a further 2 years in total, comprising of an initial 1 year followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.ceiling above14 May 2026Awarded
Lot 7 · Bacteriological Equipment1 award
Accuscience Ireland LtdSME, CRUINN DIAGNOSTICS LIMITEDSME, Davidson and Hardy Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME, IDEXX Laboratories LtdSME, INCAL SITE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSME, LabPlan LTdSME +7 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: NI Water anticipates the Framework Contract being awarded for a period of 5 years. There will be an option to extend for a further 2 years in total, comprising of an initial 1 year followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.ceiling above14 May 2026Awarded
Lot 8 · Cryptosporidium1 award
Davidson and Hardy Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME, IDEXX Laboratories LtdSME, Laboratory Supplies Ltd T/A LennoxSME, MASON TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDSME, Medical Supply CompanySME, Premier Scientific LtdSME +2 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: NI Water anticipates the Framework Contract being awarded for a period of 5 years. There will be an option to extend for a further 2 years in total, comprising of an initial 1 year followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.ceiling above14 May 2026Awarded
Lot 9 · Innovation/Miscellaneous1 award
Accuscience Ireland LtdSME, CRUINN DIAGNOSTICS LIMITEDSME, Davidson and Hardy Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME, INCAL SITE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSME, LabPlan LTdSME, PERKINELMER AES (UK) LIMITED +24 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2031 · up to 31 May 2033Extensions: NI Water anticipates the Framework Contract being awarded for a period of 5 years. There will be an option to extend for a further 2 years in total, comprising of an initial 1 year followed by a further option to extend for 1 year.ceiling above14 May 2026Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · General Laboratory16final-stage tenders150—
2 · Autoclaves/Agarclaves13final-stage tenders120—
3 · Automation/Robotics13final-stage tenders120—
4 · Inorganic Metals12final-stage tenders90—
5 · Chromatography16final-stage tenders120—
6 · Benchtop Instrumentation16final-stage tenders140—
7 · Bacteriological Equipment13final-stage tenders120—
8 · Cryptosporidium8final-stage tenders70—
9 · Innovation/Miscellaneous30final-stage tenders250—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-COH: NI054463 · GB-PPON: PCZH-7295-JJTZ Westland House, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT14 6TEContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

30 commercial parties on the notice
  • AB SCIEX UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 07007374GB-PPON: PZYD-7619-YBGZ Unit 4 Blythe Valley Innovation Centre, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 8AJContact email
  • AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08815891GB-PPON: PCQP-6172-GDRX 5500 Lakeside Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, North West, SK8 3GRContact email
  • ANALYTIX LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03278252GB-PPON: PMVL-9426-TXZR Unit 9 Boldon Court, Boldon, North East, NE35 9PYContact email
  • Accuscience Ireland LtdFramework contractorGB-COH: IE88329GB-PPON: PGMB-7428-DXVZ Unit C3, M7 Business Park, Newhall, Naas, Co. Kildare, IE, W91 XF79, IEContact email
  • CEM MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02449413GB-PPON: PMNW-3917-BPVY 2 Middle Slade, Buckingham, South East, MK18 1WAContact email
  • Cruinn Diagnostics LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: IE288123GB-PPON: PXHJ-1143-CGQQ Cruinn Diagnostics Ltd, 5/6B Hume Centre, Parkwest Industrial Estate, Dublin 12, Ireland, Dublin, IE, D12KX44, IEContact email
  • DAVIDSON & HARDY (LABORATORY SUPPLIES),LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI004065GB-PPON: PTCR-2888-RGML 453-455 Antrim Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT15 3BLContact email
  • DOC-Labor GmbHFramework contractorGB-PPON: PBXY-3232-WNHZ Withheld address line 1, Withheld Town, London, SW1A 2ASContact email
  • Dublin Analytical Instruments Ltd.Framework contractorGB-PPON: PHGL-8587-HYWL 5A Adelaide Court,, Dublin, IE, A96D292, IEContact email
  • Elementec LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PHZN-9731-NTMZ F8, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth Co Kildare, IE, W23 DV52, IEContact email
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  • IDEXX LABORATORIES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02454226GB-PPON: PZBG-3289-NYMN Grange House, Wetherby, Yorkshire & Humber, LS22 7DNContact email
  • INCAL SITE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI033474GB-PPON: PBRN-9992-DXNV 25 Town Lane, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT40 3SZContact email
  • LS SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 06090397GB-PPON: PVHL-7571-JNMD Unit 112 Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Whitstable, South East, CT5 3SNContact email
  • Laboratory Supplies Ltd. T/A LennoxFramework contractorGB-PPON: PNLJ-1328-CZZM John F. Kennedy Drive, Naas Road,, Dublin 12, IE, D12 FP79, IEContact email
  • Labplan LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PPLY-7521-BMHQ Allenwood Business Park, Naas, IE, W91 A4CP, IEContact email
  • METROHM UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02949769GB-PPON: PHGV-2649-NNXH Metrohm House Evenwood Close, Runcorn, North West, WA7 1LZContact email
  • Manepa LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 00036103GB-PPON: PGWV-5387-DPWM 628B Jordanstown Avenue,, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, IE, D24 X593, IEContact email
  • Mason Technology Ltd.Framework contractorGB-PPON: PNZR-3741-HMPR Mason Technology Ltd., 228 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, Dublin, IE, D08 DX8P, IEContact email
  • Medical Supply CompanyFramework contractorGB-PPON: PQJT-4153-XWBM Damastown, Mulhuddart, IE, D15 V293, IEContact email
  • PERKINELMER AES (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 14342456GB-PPON: PPCC-3138-BQZZ Unit 16 Valley Centre, High Wycombe, South East, HP13 6EQContact email
  • PREMIER SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI037486GB-PPON: PPGB-7456-CRCZ 16 Mount Charles, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NZContact email
  • SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02577009GB-PPON: PTYH-6768-JVZP Orchard House, Hessle, Yorkshire & Humber, HU13 0AEContact email
  • SCIMED LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01437361GB-PPON: PNHL-4469-BGBW Unit B4 The Embankment Business Park, Stockport, North West, SK4 3GNContact email
  • SEAL ANALYTICAL LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 04008521GB-PPON: PGWT-4417-XQPW 7 Regis Place, King's Lynn, East of England, PE30 2JNContact email
  • SKALAR (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02377192GB-PPON: PPPH-6185-ZXLH 3365 Century Way, Leeds, Yorkshire & Humber, LS15 8ZBContact email
  • Serosep LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PYXV-7957-RJDH Annacotty Business Park, Annacotty, Limerick, IE, V94 FF83, IEContact email
  • Thermo Electron Manufacturing LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 441506GB-PPON: PQNM-6125-XPWL 3rd Floor, 1 Ashley Road, Altrincham, North West, WA14 2DTContact email
  • VERULAM SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 06902254GB-PPON: PMRN-6595-PTGZ 1 Larkspur Grove, Braintree, East of England, CM7 4FRContact email
  • WATERS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02912366GB-PPON: PQHY-2265-MGZW Waters Limited Stamford Avenue, Wilmslow, North West, SK9 4AXContact email
  • WISHART GROUP (NI) LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI625486GB-PPON: PDTR-3336-XNMT Milewater House, Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, BT39 9DYContact email

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