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ID 6637252 - DfE - SRC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Southern Regional College · Education

In brief

Southern Regional College is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £201,667 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 26 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 3pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 3pm, Monday 9 November 2026
Bids by: 3pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026

How bids are scored

AC1 - Compliance with the Specification Schedule · Ac2 - Provision of a Technical Brochure and / or Supporting Technical Documentation (For all equipment) · AC3 - Supply and Quality Control · AC4 - Total contract price

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for laboratory equipment contracts in this region (from 63 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

ID 6637252 DfE - SRC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) - Southern Regional College (SRC) requires the Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of two High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to Portadown and Newry Campuses and one HPLC with a Mass Detector and Nitrogen Generator Package to our Newry Campus. SRC also requires the supplier to remove older equipment for either safe and sustainable disposal or trade in value. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full detail on the deliverables of this Contract.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 5 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £201,667 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Northern Ireland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 3pm, Monday 9 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

23 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 100749-2026

About the buyer

Southern Regional CollegeLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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From notice 100749-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.