Official UK procurement notice
Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals
Authority: Northern Ireland Water (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis contract is for the supply and delivery of the following goods; IS017034:2016 Chemicals, Validated Laboratory Chemicals, General Laboratory Chemicals and Laboratory Consumables.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 21 Aug 2031, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Basic inorganic and organic chemicals · Basic organic chemicals · Checking and testing apparatus · Chemical products · Fine and various chemical products · Instruments for checking physical characteristics · Laboratory glassware · Laboratory pipettes and accessories · Laboratory services · Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware · Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) · Measuring instruments · +6 more
The lotProcurement structure
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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 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)
- Price
- Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
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
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 21 Aug 2031
- First published
- 12 Mar 2025, 11:04 GMT
- Last source update
- 9 Jan 2026, 12:21 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 21 Aug 2025
- Authority reference
T105- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-037232- Accelerated
- Qualifying planned procurement notice
- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebfdFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 4 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 28 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
12 Mar 2025 → 9 Jan 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published12 Mar 2025, 11:04 GMT
- Next notice expected13 May 2025, 00:59 BST
- Tender notice published3 Jul 2025, 16:21 BST
- Clarification questions by28 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline4 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by21 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts22 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent388 days ago30 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends378 days ago9 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published287 days ago9 Jan 2026, 12:21 GMT
Notice history
9 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Mar 2025- Planned procurement notice published12 Mar 2025, 11:04 GMTUK3
- Tender notice published3 Jul 2025, 16:21 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active3 Jul 2025, 16:21 BST
- Deadline moved to 4 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST3 Jul 2025, 16:21 BST+54 days · was 11 Jun 2025, 13:00 BST
- Contract award notice published30 Sept 2025, 15:56 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete30 Sept 2025, 15:56 BST
- Buyer details updated30 Sept 2025, 15:56 BST
- Contract signature expected10 Oct 2025, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published9 Jan 2026, 12:21 GMTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-03: 1 release · 12 Mar 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin NI LimitedSME10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years. · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £270,000, the anticipated range is between £130,000 - £270,000 | £270,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Aquilant Medical (NI) Ltd, Aquilant Northern Ireland LtdSMEjoint award10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £200,000, the anticipated range is between £30,000 - £200,000 | £200,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Laboratory Supplies Ltd T/A LennoxSME10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years. · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £190,000, the anticipated range is between £77,000 - £190,000 | £190,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Sarstedt Limited10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years. · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £95,000, the anticipated range is between £24,000 - £95,000 | £95,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Premier Scientific LtdSME10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £1,540,000, the anticipated range is between £657,000 - £1,540,000 | £1,540,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Trafalgar Scientific LtdSME10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £500,000, the anticipated range is between £221,000 - £500,000 | £500,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| LS Scientific LimitedSME10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £50,000, the anticipated range is between £1,000 - £50,000 | £50,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Davidson and Hardy Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £140,000, the anticipated range is between £49,000 - £140,000 | £140,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Essex Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £600,000, the anticipated range is between £264,000 - £600,000 | £600,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
| Scientific Laboratory Supplies10 Oct 2025 – 9 Oct 2028 · up to 9 Oct 2032Extensions: The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years · Options: • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £1,415,000, the anticipated range is between £515,000 - £1,415,000 | £1,415,000 | 30 Sept 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · Fannin NI LimitedSME
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £270,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £270,000, the anticipated range is between £130,000 - £270,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold requirement.
Contract 10 · Aquilant Medical (NI) Ltd, Aquilant Northern Ireland LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £200,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £200,000, the anticipated range is between £30,000 - £200,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold.
Contract 2 · Laboratory Supplies Ltd T/A LennoxSME
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £190,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £190,000, the anticipated range is between £77,000 - £190,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold.
Contract 3 · Sarstedt Limited
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £95,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years.
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £95,000, the anticipated range is between £24,000 - £95,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold.
Contract 4 · Premier Scientific LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £1,540,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £1,540,000, the anticipated range is between £657,000 - £1,540,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold.
Contract 5 · Trafalgar Scientific LtdSME
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £500,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £500,000, the anticipated range is between £221,000 - £500,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold.
Contract 6 · LS Scientific LimitedSME
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £50,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £50,000, the anticipated range is between £1,000 - £50,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold.
Contract 7 · Davidson and Hardy Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £140,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £140,000, the anticipated range is between £49,000 - £140,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold.
Contract 8 · Essex Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedSME
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £600,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £600,000, the anticipated range is between £264,000 - £600,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold.
Contract 9 · Scientific Laboratory Supplies
- Signed
- 10 Oct 2025
- Value
- £1,415,000
- Period
- 13 Oct 2025 – 12 Oct 2028 · up to 12 Oct 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- The initial period of this contract is three years with the option to extend for 2+1+1years therefore renewal is expected in 3-7years
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. • Additional general laboratory consumables • Instrument specific consumables • Additional laboratory chemicals (ISO17034:2016, Validated, General) • Specific Laboratory consumables and chemicals for validation of instruments, testing and major incidents Please note, although the total value for this contract is listed as £1,415,000, the anticipated range is between £515,000 - £1,415,000
No agreed KPIs: This contract is below the £5m threshold.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10final-stage tenders · 15 at stage one | 9 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Northern Ireland WaterContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply
Bidders & participating suppliers
15 commercial parties on the notice- AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- DAVIDSON & HARDY (LABORATORY SUPPLIES),LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- DAVIDSON & HARDY (LABORATORY SUPPLIES),LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- ESSEX SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- ESSEX SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LTDAwarded supplier
- FANNIN (NI) LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- FANNIN (NI) LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- LS SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- Laboratory Supplies Ltd. T/A LennoxAwarded supplier
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- PREMIER SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- PREMIER SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- Sarstedt LimitedAwarded supplier
- TRAFALGAR SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDAwarded supplier
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