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30 Jul 2025 at 12:34

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19 Feb 2025 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen's University Belfast has completed a procurement process titled "QUB/2715/25 Framework for Lab Consumables and Chemicals". This open procedure was carried out under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. The initiative aimed to establish a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables and chemicals across various sites within the university, located in Belfast. As of 30th July 2025, this contract has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, has been signed under multiple lots, each focusing on specific categories such as general glass, quick fit glass, lab consumables, tissue culture/laboratory plastics, consumables, chemicals, and health, safety, and hygiene. These categories align with the industry classification of basic inorganic and organic chemicals, indicating a broad reach within the scientific and laboratory supply industries. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for suppliers within the field of scientific and laboratory supplies. Companies ranging from those specializing in glassware to those providing chemicals and safety equipment would find this framework beneficial. The ability to tender for multiple lots without restriction allows firms to capitalize on their strengths across various categories, diversifying their service offerings. SMEs, in particular, would be well-suited to compete as the process allowed for effective participation from small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting fair competition. With lots evaluated independently, businesses can target specific areas of expertise, increasing their chances of success in delivering vital resources to a leading educational institution. This framework agreement not only provides revenue opportunities but also establishes long-term relationships with Queen's University Belfast, fostering stability and continuous collaboration.

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Notice Title

QUB/2715/25 Framework for Lab Consumables and Chemicals

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) require the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals. These products will be for the general University and delivery will be required at various sites throughout the campus. For more information on the University's sites, please click on the following campus map - Campus MapQueen's wish to establish a framework agreement which will be categorised into seven lots as detailed below:- Lot 1 General GlassLot 2 Quick Fit GlassLot 3 Lab ConsumablesLot 4 Tissue Culture / Laboratory PlasticsLot 5 Tissue Culture ConsumablesLot 6 ChemicalsLot 7 Health, Safety and HygieneIt is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed under each of the above-identified lots.Economic Operators are invited to tender for one, two or all seven Lots. There are no restrictions on how many Lots an Economic Operator can apply for. Each Lot will be evaluated independently against the evaluation criteria and Queen's reserves t

Lot Information

Lot 1: General Glass

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and ChemicalsLot 1 General GlassLot 2 Quick Fit GlassLot 3 Lab ConsumablesLot 4 Tissue Culture / Laboratory PlasticsLot 5 Tissue Culture ConsumablesLot 6 ChemicalsLot 7 Health, Safety and Hygiene

Options: The Initial Contract Period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Renewal: Initial Contract Period will be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Lot 2 Quick Fit Glass

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and ChemicalsLot 1 General GlassLot 2 Quick Fit GlassLot 3 Lab ConsumablesLot 4 Tissue Culture / Laboratory PlasticsLot 5 Tissue Culture ConsumablesLot 6 ChemicalsLot 7 Health, Safety and Hygiene

Options: The Initial Contract Period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Renewal: The initial Contract Period will be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Lot 3 Lab Consumables

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and ChemicalsLot 1 General GlassLot 2 Quick Fit GlassLot 3 Lab ConsumablesLot 4 Tissue Culture / Laboratory PlasticsLot 5 Tissue Culture ConsumablesLot 6 ChemicalsLot 7 Health, Safety and Hygiene

Options: The Initial Contract Period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Renewal: The initial Contract Period will be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Lot 4 Tissue Culture / Laboratory Plastics

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and ChemicalsLot 1 General GlassLot 2 Quick Fit GlassLot 3 Lab ConsumablesLot 4 Tissue Culture / Laboratory PlasticsLot 5 Tissue Culture ConsumablesLot 6 ChemicalsLot 7 Health, Safety and Hygiene

Options: The Initial Contract Period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Renewal: The initial Contract Period will be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Lot 5 Tissue Culture Consumables

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and ChemicalsLot 1 General GlassLot 2 Quick Fit GlassLot 3 Lab ConsumablesLot 4 Tissue Culture / Laboratory PlasticsLot 5 Tissue Culture ConsumablesLot 6 ChemicalsLot 7 Health, Safety and Hygiene

Options: The Initial Contract Period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Renewal: The initial Contract Period will be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Lot 6 Chemicals

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and ChemicalsLot 1 General GlassLot 2 Quick Fit GlassLot 3 Lab ConsumablesLot 4 Tissue Culture / Laboratory PlasticsLot 5 Tissue Culture ConsumablesLot 6 ChemicalsLot 7 Health, Safety and Hygiene

Options: The Initial Contract Period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Renewal: The initial Contract Period will be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Lot 7 Health, Safety and Hygiene

Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Consumables and ChemicalsLot 1 General GlassLot 2 Quick Fit GlassLot 3 Lab ConsumablesLot 4 Tissue Culture / Laboratory PlasticsLot 5 Tissue Culture ConsumablesLot 6 ChemicalsLot 7 Health, Safety and Hygiene

Options: The Initial Contract Period will be for 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Renewal: The initial Contract Period will be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 24 months period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e47a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044232-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

18142000 - Safety visors

18444100 - Safety headgear

19520000 - Plastic products

24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals

24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals

24311500 - Hydroxides as basic inorganic chemicals

24315000 - Miscellaneous inorganic chemicals

24320000 - Basic organic chemicals

24327000 - Miscellaneous organic chemicals

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33141500 - Haematological consumables

33141800 - Dental consumables

33181500 - Renal consumables

33181520 - Renal dialysis consumables

33697000 - Medical preparations excluding dental consumables

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

33791000 - Hygienic glassware

33792000 - Pharmaceutical glassware

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

35113000 - Safety equipment

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

39299000 - Glassware

44425500 - Plastic sticks

44618350 - Plastic caps

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Appleton Woods Ltd

Aquilant Scientific NI LTD

Climisciences Limited

Clinisciences Ltd

Davidson and Hardy Laboratory Supplies Limited

Davidson and Hardy LaboratorySupplies Limited

Dixon Science

Fluorochem Limited

Laboratory Supplies & Instruments Ltd

Medical Supply Company

Merck Life Science UK Limited

Premier Scientific Ltd

SARSTEDT Ltd

Scientific Glass Laboratories Limited

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd

Starlab UK

VWR International Limited

VWR International Limted

VWR International Ltd

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