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Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is seeking suppliers for a framework agreement to provide laboratory consumables, divided into three distinct lots: Lot 1 for Chromatography & ICP Consumables, Lot 2 for Chemicals, and Lot 3 for Analytical Reagents & Test Kits. This procurement, under the competitive flexible procedure, will support the company's scientific and regulatory operations for water and wastewater testing. The location is primarily within the United Kingdom, with the tender process currently in the active stage. Key dates include the revised submission deadline for Stage 1 on 11 August 2026, with the award decisions expected by 6 October 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific laboratory products, particularly those meeting stringent specification and documentation requirements. The framework is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, with potential for listing limited to two suppliers per lot. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate business growth through long-term contracts, offering participants the possibility of becoming key suppliers for a significant utility company. Companies capable of providing reliable supply, technical support, and competitive pricing are well-positioned to succeed in this bidding process.

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Notice Title

Lab Consumables - Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3 Reagents

Notice Description

United Utilities Water Limited requires a goods framework for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables used by Scientific Services and the wider business to support regulatory, operational and investigative water and wastewater testing. The procurement is divided into three Lots: Lot 1 - Chromatography & ICP Consumables This Lot covers chromatography, ICP and related analytical instrumentation consumables. Products may include chromatography columns, vials, caps, liners, tubing, fittings, ICP consumables, standards-related consumables and associated laboratory items. Products may be linked to validated methods, manufacturer platforms or instrument ecosystems where compatibility, specification and part number accuracy are important. Lot 2 - Chemicals B This Lot covers chemical products and associated laboratory chemicals. Products may include chemicals with specified grade, purity, concentration, formulation, pack size and unit of measure requirements. Suppliers may be required to provide supporting documentation such as Safety Data Sheets, Certificates of Analysis, Certificates of Conformity, product specifications and regulatory information where applicable. Lot 3 - Analytical Reagents & Test Kits This Lot covers analytical reagents, test kits and associated laboratory products. Products may include reagents, kits, method-specific consumables and related items where method suitability, product performance, sensitivity, range, detection limit, shelf life, storage condition, handling and disposal requirements may be relevant. Bidders may submit a Tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately using the relevant Lot-specific Technical Questionnaire and Commercial Pricing Workbook. Bidders will be required to provide pricing, product information and supporting documentation for the Lot or Lots for which they are bidding. Where exact specification, manufacturer, part number, grade, purity, concentration, formulation, method, performance or compatibility requirements are stated, alternatives or substitutions are not permitted unless explicitly requested or approved by United Utilities. The appointed supplier(s) will be required to support reliable supply, appropriate stock availability, lead time management, batch or lot traceability, quality assurance, technical support, account management, issue resolution, supplier management and continuity of supply throughout the framework term.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Chromatography

United Utilities Water Limited requires a framework for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables across three lots: Lot 1 - Chromatography. The framework will support Scientific Services and wider laboratory testing requirements, including regulatory, operational and investigative water and wastewater testing

Options: The framework may be used for additional purchases of laboratory consumables within the scope of the advertised lots during the framework term. This may include additional catalogue or non-catalogue items, replacement or equivalent consumables, and related products required to support United Utilities' laboratory testing requirements, subject to the terms of the framework agreement

Renewal: The framework agreement has an initial term of 4 years, with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each, up to a maximum term of 8 years.

Lot 2 Chemicals (1)

United Utilities Water Limited requires a framework for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables across three lots: Lot 2 - Chemicals. The framework will support Scientific Services and wider laboratory testing requirements, including regulatory, operational and investigative water and wastewater testing

Options: The framework may be used for additional purchases of laboratory consumables within the scope of the advertised lots during the framework term. This may include additional catalogue or non-catalogue items, replacement or equivalent consumables, and related products required to support United Utilities' laboratory testing requirements, subject to the terms of the framework agreement

Renewal: The framework agreement has an initial term of 4 years, with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each, up to a maximum term of 8 years

Lot 3 Reagents (1)

United Utilities Water Limited requires a framework for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables across three lots: Lot 3 - Reagents. The framework will support Scientific Services and wider laboratory testing requirements, including regulatory, operational and investigative water and wastewater testing

Options: The framework may be used for additional purchases of laboratory consumables within the scope of the advertised lots during the framework term. This may include additional catalogue or non-catalogue items, replacement or equivalent consumables, and related products required to support United Utilities' laboratory testing requirements, subject to the terms of the framework agreement

Renewal: The framework agreement has an initial term of 4 years, with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each, up to a maximum term of 8 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069224-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

38432200 - Chromatographs

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,100,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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