Planning

Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales is initiating a procurement process titled "Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026" to establish a multi-supplier framework aimed at fulfilling their laboratory chemical and consumable needs. The procurement is in the planning stage and focuses on the goods category with an open procedure method. Located in Cardiff, the procurement is divided into two main lots: Laboratory Chemicals and Laboratory Consumables, with a total estimated value of £2,844,000. Important dates include a tender submission deadline on 15th July 2026 and the framework's anticipated start date on 18th August 2026, running for four years until 17th August 2030. This notice primarily appeals to businesses in the chemical products and laboratory supplies industries and is conducted under the Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory chemicals and consumables, particularly SMEs and organisations registered as VCSEs. The structured framework allows suppliers to engage either in providing generic or bespoke products and services, enhancing growth through consistent demand and the potential inclusion of additional services like repairs and maintenance. Suppliers will find the procurement streamlined through the eTenderWales portal, and the framework's sub lots cater to a varied array of consumables, ranging from generic options to specific brands like Agilent, Restek, and others, ensuring broad participation potential for suppliers with expertise in these areas. This framework serves as a lucrative avenue for sustained business with a reputable public authority.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026

Notice Description

This is a Planned Procurement Notice for the supply of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables . Natural Resources Wales (NRW) require a framework that will allow the laboratory to purchase laboratory chemicals and consumables so that routine operations can run smoothly and without interruption. This requirement is for the establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of laboratory chemicals and consumables to support Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Analytical Services. The framework will provide both generic and bespoke chemicals and consumables required for laboratory sampling, sample preparation, and sample analysis activities. The requirement will be split into the following 2 lots: Lot 1 - Laboratory Chemicals Lot 1 A - Generic Chemicals Lot 2 - Laboratory Consumables Lot 2 is broken down into two parts, part A which is Generic and part B which is Equipment or Method Specific. Lot 2 A - Generic Consumables Lot 2 .B.1 - Agilent Consumables Lot 2 B.2 - Restek Consumables Lot 2 B.3- Buchi Consumables Lot 2 B.4 - Pall Consumables Lot 2 B.5 - Shimadzu Consumables Lot 2 B.6 - Bruker Consumables Lot 2 B.7 - Biotage Consumables Lot 2 B.8 - Hach Consumables Lot 2 B.9 - Thermo Fisher Consumables Lot 2 B.10 - PerkinElmer Consumables Lot 2 B.11 - Skalar Consumables Lot 2 B.12 - Seal Analytical Consumables Lot 2 B.13 - Metrohm Consumables Lot 2 B.14 - Cytiva Consumables Lot 2 B.15 - DW Scientific Consumables In addition to Lots 1 and 2 NRW may include added value services to the requirement. The following services may be requested under this framework: * Inclusion of newly required chemical or consumables not identified at the time of award for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 * Purchase of parts, spares and add-ons relating to NRW owned instrumentation or equipment either owned or purchased during the life of this agreement and specific to the sub lots in Lot 2 only. * One-off repair of NRW instrumentation or equipment, either owned or purchased during the life of this agreement and specific to sub lots of Lot 2 only (This will be where there is no formal support and maintenance agreement in place). * Support and Maintenance services of NRW instrumentation or equipment, either owned or purchased during the life of this agreement and specific to sub lots of Lot 2 only. * Upgrades or enhancements to NRW instrumentation or equipment specific to the sub lots in Lot 2 only.

Lot Information

Laboratory Chemicals

Lot 1 A - Generic Chemicals

Laboratory Consumables

This lot consists of the following sub lots: Lot 2 A - Generic Consumables Lot 2 .B.1 - Agilent Consumables Lot 2 B.2 - Restek Consumables Lot 2 B.3- Buchi Consumables Lot 2 B.4 - Pall Consumables Lot 2 B.5 - Shimadzu Consumables Lot 2 B.6 - Bruker Consumables Lot 2 B.7 - Biotage Consumables Lot 2 B.8 - Hach Consumables Lot 2 B.9 - Thermo Fisher Consumables Lot 2 B.10 - PerkinElmer Consumables Lot 2 B.11 - Skalar Consumables Lot 2 B.12 - Seal Analytical Consumables Lot 2 B.13 - Metrohm Consumables Lot 2 B.14 - Cytiva Consumables Lot 2 B.15 - DW Scientific Consumables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044988-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,370,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,370,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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