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Laboratory Consumables and Bottles Framework

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

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Planning

20 Oct 2026 at 17:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited intends to establish a framework for the supply and distribution of laboratory consumables. The proposed scope covers general laboratory consumables; chemicals, including reagents and buffers; dosed, non-dosed and specialised bottles; and crypto consumables. These supplies are for use in Severn Trent Water’s laboratory operations. Products are expected to be delivered directly to sites and to the company’s regional distribution centres as required. The procurement is for goods, including laboratory chemicals and reagents, laboratory bottles and other laboratory supplies. The proposed lot structure and scope may be refined after market engagement, so suppliers should consider the full range of products under discussion rather than treating the current lot outline as final.

This is at the planning stage: Severn Trent Water is gathering information on supplier appetite and capability before deciding its procurement strategy; there is no invitation to tender at this stage. The buyer expects to use a framework agreement, with four proposed lots, although the structure may change following engagement. The indicative contract period is 1 June 2027 to 1 June 2031, with provision for renewal or extension up to 1 June 2037. The buyer has not provided an estimated contract value. The preliminary market engagement questionnaire is intended for information gathering only, and participation will not affect evaluation in any future procurement. The initial engagement period is expected to run until 6 November 2026; these dates are indicative and may change when the tender is released.

The planned framework may suit suppliers able to supply and distribute a broad range of laboratory consumables, or specialists focused on one of the proposed areas: general consumables, reagents and buffers, bottles, or crypto consumables. Severn Trent Water is using market engagement to understand supplier appetite and capability, so manufacturers, distributors and suppliers with relevant product ranges may wish to contribute to the questionnaire and help inform the eventual specification and procurement approach. Products will need to meet minimum accreditation standards, which are to be set out in the specification. Suppliers should therefore be prepared to demonstrate that their products meet the required standards once defined, and to support deliveries directly to operational sites and regional distribution centres as and when required. The proposed framework scale and final requirements remain subject to refinement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Consumables and Bottles Framework

Notice Description

Severn Trent Water Limited (STW) intends to establish a framework agreement for the supply and distribution of Lab Consumables. STW is seeking to understand market appetite and capability in advance of finalising the procurement strategy. The scope and structure of the framework may therefore be refined following this engagement. The contract is expected to include the following lots, which are subject to change: * Lot 1 - General Lab Consumables * Lot 2 - Laboratory Chemicals - Reagents & Buffers * Lot 3 - Bottles (Dosed, Non-Dosed, Specialised) * Lot 4 - Crypto Consumables Products within the lots above are required to meet minimum accreditation standards which will be detailed within the specification. Delivery will be required to direct to site and to our Regional Distribution Centres as and when required.

Planning Information

The market engagement is through the completion of the questionnaire by the providers who are interested in this opportunity -------------------------------------------- This Preliminary Market Engagement is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to undertake a procurement process. Participation in this exercise is entirely optional and will not be taken into account in any future procurement evaluation process. Information gathered through this exercise will be used to inform STW's understanding of the market and to support the development of a potential future procurement approach and specification. STW reserves the right to contact respondents to seek clarification or further information in relation to their responses and may invite selected suppliers to participate in follow-up discussions. Organisations interested in participating are invited to complete the questionnaire available at the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yAXcJVVDRS The initial market engagement period will run until 6th November 2026. However, early responses are encouraged. STW reserves the right to amend or withdraw this exercise at any time. The estimated contract dates are indicative only and may change when the tender notice will be released.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078c50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099214-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33696300 - Chemical reagents

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

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

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2027 - 2 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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