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Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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07 Sep 2026 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited procured laboratory consumables and chemicals, including laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware (CPV 33790000). The requirement supports the National Nuclear Laboratory’s operational laboratory activities and covers delivery in the North West of England. It was structured as a goods procurement and was placed as a call-off from the Laboratory Consumables & Chemicals (IRLA) Framework. The selected supplier is Fisher Scientific U.K., Limited. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although it was not reserved for voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations. Businesses supplying laboratory consumables, chemicals and associated glassware to laboratory users in the North West are the closest fit.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a selective procedure using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 28 November 2025 at 17:00 UTC, and the award was made on 28 February 2026. Fisher Scientific U.K., Limited received the contract at an awarded value of £1,300,000. The contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2030, covering an initial three-year period with an option to extend by up to one further 12-month period. The procurement was not divided into lots in the published outcome. The award is active, and the contract period is aligned with the stated framework call-off requirement.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates established demand from the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory for a broad laboratory consumables and chemicals supply capability delivered across the North West. The framework call-off route is important: credible competitors would need to understand and participate in the relevant Laboratory Consumables & Chemicals (IRLA) Framework rather than rely solely on a standalone tender response. The buyer’s selection of a large specialist distributor indicates the importance of dependable product availability, breadth of laboratory consumables and chemicals, and the operational capacity to support a substantial laboratory customer. SMEs were considered suitable, so smaller specialist suppliers with reliable distribution, responsive account management and the ability to meet laboratory purchasing requirements may be well placed when this requirement is next tested.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

Notice Description

Call-off for laboratory consumables and chemicals via Laboratory Consumables & Chemicals (IRLA) Framework. The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend by up to one further 12 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdf525cb-5659-4727-9de6-6ae74dfdf144
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1725b20f-849f-4a67-8834-c1c524ef077e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

thermo fisher scientific

Further Information

Notice Documents

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