Award

CM3093 Laboratory Supplies, Consumables and Equipment Calibration

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 17:32

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited has procured contracts for the continued provision of laboratory materials and services supporting their Clean Water and Wastewater laboratories. Located in Bradford, Yorkshire Water Services operates within the private utility sector. The procurement process, which has recently concluded its awarding stage, involved competitive flexible procedures. The contract is titled "CM3093 Laboratory Supplies, Consumables and Equipment Calibration" and addresses two separate lots: laboratory supplies and consumables, and equipment calibration services. The award, pending final signature by 1st April 2026, extends contractual responsibilities from 1st June 2026 to 1st June 2029, with potential renewals up to 2035. Prospective suppliers, including Hach Lange Ltd, Camlab Limited, and Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, contribute to covering laboratory reagents, glassware, and calibration services across various UK regions.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory supplies and calibration services. Companies capable of demonstrating high-quality deliverables under a framework agreement are well-positioned to compete, particularly if they can manage a reliable supply chain for critical lab operations. Large enterprises like Hach Lange Ltd, and SMEs such as Camlab and METLAB Supplies Limited, are suited to benefit from the broader market access this contract facilitates. Suppliers must be prepared for electronic transactions via SAP Ariba, ensuring efficient management of orders, invoices, and catalogues, which supports business scalability and operational efficiency. This procurement chiefly favours suppliers who can ensure continuity and sustainability in their services, providing a considerable advantage for enterprises aiming to strengthen their footprint within the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

CM3093 Laboratory Supplies, Consumables and Equipment Calibration

Notice Description

This agreement ensure the continued, compliant, and cost-effective provision of laboratory materials and services to support Yorkshire Water's Clean Water and Wastewater laboratories, which carry out routine sampling and analysis. The agreement will cover the supply of goods and services including, but not limited to: Lot 1 - Laboratory Supplies and Consumables: -Analytical reagents and chemicals -Laboratory glassware and plasticware -Filtration materials and membranes -Microbiology consumables -General laboratory consumables Lot 2 - Equipment Calibration Services: -Calibration of laboratory balances, meters, and probes -Calibration of spectrophotometers and analysers -Calibration of titration and thermal equipment -Calibration of bench-top instruments (e.g., centrifuges, microscopes)

Lot Information

Laboratory Supplies and Consumables

Full range of consumables including analytical reagents, labware (glass/plastic), filtration materials, microbiology items, and general consumables

Renewal: The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.

Equipment Calibration Services

The calibration of laboratory instruments and weighing equipment

Renewal: The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024293-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CAMLAB

HACH LANGE

HANNA INSTRUMENTS

METLAB SUPPLIES

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

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}