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Microbiology Membrane Filtration System

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

VALUE

£105,530

DEADLINE

February 23, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

38000000

REFERENCE

006304-2026

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Original Tender Description

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Northern Ireland Public Health Laboratory (NIPHL) which is part of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) within the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), wish to invite tenders for the supply of a Microbiology Membrane Filtration System. This consists of a single use (ready-to-use) sterile funnel, incorporating a filter. These filters are used to filter 100ml of water using a vacuum pump to capture bacteria on the membrane and then the filter is placed onto agar plates where any bacteria present on the filter will grow.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • Bidders must comply with mandatory exclusion grounds as detailed in the CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must meet legal conditions detailed in the CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must be able to supply a Microbiology Membrane Filtration System.
  • The system must include single-use (ready-to-use) sterile funnels incorporating a filter.
  • The filters must be suitable for filtering 100ml of water using a vacuum pump to capture bacteria on the membrane.
  • The filters must be suitable for placement onto agar plates where any bacteria present on the filter will grow.
  • Bidders must meet technical conditions detailed in the CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology.
  • The system is intended for water quality testing by the Northern Ireland Public Health Laboratory (NIPHL).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must meet financial conditions detailed in the CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology.
  • Bidders must meet specific insurance conditions.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Tenders must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-02-23T15:00:00+00:00.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data006304-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about a tender from the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service for a Microbiology Membrane Filtration System, detailing buyer information and the procurement's planning stage.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006304-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This tender invites bids for the supply of a Microbiology Membrane Filtration System, comprising single-use sterile funnels and filters, for the Northern Ireland Public Health Laboratory to test water for bacteria.
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Official PDF Version
General Information006304-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
The Business Services Organisation seeks tenders for a Microbiology Membrane Filtration System, requiring bidders to meet legal, financial, and technical conditions detailed in the CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents006304-2026.html
Summary:
This tender notice invites bids for a Microbiology Membrane Filtration System, including sterile funnels and filters for water quality testing, with an estimated value of £87,942.07 and a contract duration of 2-4 years, requiring bidders to meet specific legal, financial, and insurance conditions detailed in the CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology.

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66
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is generally well-structured with clear basic information, but it suffers from significant deficiencies in transparency due to missing evaluation criteria and a lack of electronic submission. Sustainability aspects are entirely absent.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

Legal compliance appears generally good, with a clearly defined procedure type, appropriate CPV code, and no reported disputes. The tender refers to a 'CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology' for detailed legal conditions, implying adherence to national regulations.

Clarity60/100

The description of the system is clear and unambiguous. However, the tender lacks specified evaluation criteria, which is a critical clarity issue. Detailed requirements frequently defer to an external 'CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology', reducing the self-contained clarity of the provided documents.

•Missing evaluation criteria
•Detailed requirements defer to external methodology
Completeness65/100

All basic information, including title, reference, organization, value, deadlines, and duration, is provided. Documents are attached and summarized. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria and the high-level nature of some requirements, with details in an external document, indicate incompleteness.

•Missing evaluation criteria
•Detailed conditions not fully present in provided text
Fairness55/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and technical requirements appear generic, not tailored. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria severely compromises objectivity and transparency. Furthermore, the lack of electronic submission ('No e-submission') hinders equal access for potential bidders.

•Missing evaluation criteria
•No e-submission
Practicality60/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the absence of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. While documents are available, a direct URL for access is not explicitly provided.

•No e-submission
Data Consistency85/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported suspensions or disputes. Minor inconsistencies include empty codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure' and a missing 'Liable Person'.

•Empty codes for Type and Procedure
•Liable Person field is empty
Sustainability25/100

The tender does not indicate any focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not identified as EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

•Not green procurement
•No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the required system
Estimated value is disclosed and not classified
All basic tender information is present
Documents are available and summarized
Appropriate CPV code assigned

Concerns

Critical absence of specified evaluation criteria
Lack of electronic submission for tenders
Reliance on external 'CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology' for detailed conditions
No integration of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects
Minor data consistency gaps (e.g., empty codes, missing liable person)

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to enhance transparency and fairness.
2. Implement electronic submission capabilities to improve accessibility and efficiency for bidders.
3. Integrate sustainability, social, or innovation considerations into future tenders where appropriate.

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