Notice Information
Notice Title
Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026 -2030
Notice Description
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.
Lot Information
Lot 1 - Laboratory Chemicals
This contains the following sub lot: Lot 1A - Generic Chemicals
Renewal: The duration of the framework will be four years. Break points are available at 12-month intervals throughout the term. The decision on whether to use the break points option(s) available will be at NRW's discretion and the decision will be based on factors including but not limited to: * Performance; * Budget availability; * Other reasons deemed necessary by NRW.
Lot 2 - Laboratory ConsumablesLot 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. The total value allocated to this lot is PS450,000.00 ex VAT. This is included within the total lot value for Lot 2
Renewal: The duration of the framework will be four years. Break points are available at 12-month intervals throughout the term. The decision on whether to use the break points option(s) available will be at NRW's discretion and the decision will be based on factors including but not limited to: * Performance; * Budget availability; * Other reasons deemed necessary by NRW.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-069a32
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060890-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender 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
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
- 29 Jun 20263 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Aug 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 5 Jun 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
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
- TLL Wales, TLL18 Swansea
-
- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Cathays
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060890-2026
29th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044988-2026
15th May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender -
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1778843690276.2230012-1
Natural Resources Wales will adminstrate the procurement process using the Sell2Wales e tendering portal. -
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1782734041420.253187-1
All tender documentation is available via eTenderWales -
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=178273404
Please see Invitation to Tender documentation
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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