Official UK procurement notice
F002 Framework for Supply, delivery and/or installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment for NIW Science Centres
Authority: Northern Ireland Water (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought9 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis 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 lotEvery 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 LaboratoryAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Autoclaves/AgarclavesAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Automation/RoboticsAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Inorganic MetalsAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5ChromatographyAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #6Benchtop InstrumentationAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #7Bacteriological EquipmentAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #8CryptosporidiumAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #9Innovation/MiscellaneousAwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
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).
Published award criteria (1)
- Quality
- “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)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc0Find a Tender
- How it runs
The Procedure is described in the CfT documents which are available on eTendersNI.
How it was run
Official notice- 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
Timeline
22 Dec 2025 → 14 May 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published304 days ago22 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMT
- Clarification questions by261 days ago3 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends254 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown10 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Award decision expected by206 days ago30 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts205 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent162 days ago14 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published161 days ago14 May 2026, 16:44 BST
Notice history
6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Dec 2025- Tender notice published22 Dec 2025, 15:06 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published14 May 2026, 16:44 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete14 May 2026, 16:44 BST
- Procurement method changed14 May 2026, 16:44 BST
- Buyer details updated14 May 2026, 16:44 BST
- Contract signature expected1 Jun 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£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 to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 above | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| 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 above | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| 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 above | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| 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 above | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| 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 above | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| 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 above | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| 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 above | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| 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 above | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| 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 above | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · General Laboratory | 16final-stage tenders | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Autoclaves/Agarclaves | 13final-stage tenders | 12 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Automation/Robotics | 13final-stage tenders | 12 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Inorganic Metals | 12final-stage tenders | 9 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Chromatography | 16final-stage tenders | 12 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Benchtop Instrumentation | 16final-stage tenders | 14 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Bacteriological Equipment | 13final-stage tenders | 12 | 0 | — |
| 8 · Cryptosporidium | 8final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
| 9 · Innovation/Miscellaneous | 30final-stage tenders | 25 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonAccuscience Ireland LtdSME · 1, 2, 6, 7, 9
- wonANALYTIX LIMITEDSME · North East England · 1, 4, 5, 9
- did not winCEM MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDSME · South East England · 1, 4, 9
- wonCruinn Diagnostics LimitedSME · 1, 2, 6, 7, 9
- wonDAVIDSON & HARDY (LABORATORY SUPPLIES),LIMITEDSME · Northern Ireland · 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
- wonElementec LtdSME · 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
- wonINCAL SITE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSME · Northern Ireland · 1, 7, 9
- wonLaboratory Supplies Ltd. T/A LennoxSME · all lots
- wonLS SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDSME · South East England · 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9
- wonMason Technology Ltd.SME · 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- wonMedical Supply CompanySME · 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9
- wonPREMIER SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDSME · Northern Ireland · all lots
- wonSCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED · Yorkshire and the Humber · 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
- wonVERULAM SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDSME · East of England · 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9
- wonWISHART GROUP (NI) LIMITEDSME · Northern Ireland · 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9
- did not winManepa LimitedSME · 2, 9
- wonSCIMED LTDSME · North West England · 2, 3, 4, 5, 9
- did not winDublin Analytical Instruments Ltd.SME · 3, 4, 6, 9, 1, 2, 5
- wonMETROHM UK LIMITEDSME · North West England · 3, 5, 6, 9
- wonSEAL ANALYTICAL LIMITEDSME · East of England · 3, 9
- did not winSerosep LimitedSME · 3, 9
- wonSKALAR (UK) LIMITEDSME · Yorkshire and the Humber · 3, 6, 9
- did not winThermo Electron Manufacturing Limited · North West England · 3, 4, 5, 9
- did not winAGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED · North West England · 4, 5, 6, 9
- wonPERKINELMER AES (UK) LIMITED · South East England · 4, 5, 9
- did not winDOC-Labor GmbHSME · Greater London · 5, 9
- did not winAB SCIEX UK LIMITEDSME · West Midlands · 5, 9
- wonWATERS LIMITED · North West England · 5, 9
- wonIDEXX LABORATORIES LIMITEDSME · Yorkshire and the Humber · 7, 8, 9
- wonLabplan LtdSME · 7, 9
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 noticeFramework contractors & participating bidders
30 commercial parties on the notice- AB SCIEX UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ANALYTIX LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Accuscience Ireland LtdFramework contractor
- CEM MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Cruinn Diagnostics LimitedFramework contractor
- DAVIDSON & HARDY (LABORATORY SUPPLIES),LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DOC-Labor GmbHFramework contractor
- Dublin Analytical Instruments Ltd.Framework contractor
- Elementec LtdFramework contractor
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- IDEXX LABORATORIES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- INCAL SITE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- LS SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Laboratory Supplies Ltd. T/A LennoxFramework contractor
- Labplan LtdFramework contractor
- METROHM UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Manepa LimitedFramework contractor
- Mason Technology Ltd.Framework contractor
- Medical Supply CompanyFramework contractor
- PERKINELMER AES (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- PREMIER SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SCIMED LTDFramework contractor
- SEAL ANALYTICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SKALAR (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Serosep LimitedFramework contractor
- Thermo Electron Manufacturing LimitedFramework contractor
- VERULAM SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDFramework contractor
- WATERS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- WISHART GROUP (NI) LIMITEDFramework contractor
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