Planning

Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Procurement

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

10 Dec 2025 at 16:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

10 Dec 2025 at 11:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

10 Dec 2025 at 11:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2025 at 12:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The upcoming procurement process involves the Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals tender, coordinated by Sellafield Limited on behalf of several contracting authorities including Nuclear Restoration Services Limited and Nuclear Waste Services Limited. This procurement is planned under the initiation known as "Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Procurement" and is currently at the planning update stage. The process, classified in the goods category, consists of purchasing laboratory equipment and specialised chemicals to support nuclear sites across the UK. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled on 11th December 2025, with a questionnaire to follow by 31st December 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a wide competition, with a framework agreement expected for a period starting from February 2027 through to February 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of laboratory equipment manufacturing and chemical production, especially for those able to fulfill framework agreements and deliver across multiple UK sites. Companies well-suited to compete include SMEs with capabilities in producing laboratory glassware, precision equipment, and high-grade specialised chemicals. The procurement's scope and nationwide delivery requirements may spur business growth by enabling successful bidders to expand their procurement portfolio, enhance capabilities in the nuclear sector, and foster long-term relationships with prominent public authorities such as Sellafield Limited and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Procurement

Notice Description

Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Procurement- Preliminary Market Engagement

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities to aid in the refinement of the future procurement: - Attendance to a virtual market engagement event. This will be on the 11th December, 1pm-3pm -Completion of a questionnaire following the market engagement event Sellafield Ltd welcomes interested suppliers to express their interest by sending a confirmation message via our e-sourcing platform, Atamis, under reference number C28142. Suppliers should note that all information gathered from this exercise is for the contracting authority’s use and is subject to change. Please include the following detail in your message: • Full name • Company/organisation name • Contact details (Email and phone number) If you do not have an account with Atamis, please register on Atamis to create an account. If you have problems registering, please contact the helpdesk +44 29 2280 9277 or raise a support ticket via the following link https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e32d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081667-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals

24311410 - Inorganic acids

24311411 - Sulphuric acid

24311520 - Sodium hydroxide

24950000 - Specialised chemical products

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

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

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

Contact Name
Chloe Harkness, Katie Fearon, Sam Farr, Stephanie Murphy
Contact Email
chloe.harkness@nda.gov.uk, katie.m.fearon@sellafieldsites.com, nrs.supplier.queries@nrservices.uk, procurement@nuclearwasteservices.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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