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title: "Lot 9a Mini-Comp Call-off Contract Award from SUPC Inter Regional Laboratory Agreement Consumables & Chemicals LAB4043 SU"
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# Lot 9a Mini-Comp Call-off Contract Award from SUPC Inter Regional Laboratory Agreement Consumables & Chemicals LAB4043 SU

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ac85

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## Summary

Swansea University has awarded a mini-tender of Lot 9a, part of the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) Inter Regional Laboratory Agreement for Consumables & Chemicals, under the title "Lot 9a Mini-Comp Call-off Contract Award". This procurement falls into the industry category of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware and covers locations in Swansea University's Singleton Park and Bay Campus sites. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the call-off contract signed on 10th March 2025 and awarded for an initial period of three years with an option to extend for a fourth year. The procurement was carried out through a restricted procedure method, and VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD was selected as the supplier.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of laboratory consumables and chemicals, combining products from eight categories into one extensive multi-purpose lot. It is particularly suited for suppliers capable of delivering a diverse range of high-quality laboratory and chemical products. Businesses with strong supply chains, account management services, and a commitment to responsible procurement and sustainability stand to benefit. Given the high expenditure through this framework agreement and the competitive nature of the procurement process, it offers a substantial market opportunity for suppliers to engage and grow their presence across various academic and research institutions.

## Notice

Swansea University has completed a mini-tender of Lot 9a (Multi-purpose Lot to supply all core products in Lots 1 to 8) of this SUPC IRLA to appoint one single provider of both Laboratory Consumables and General Purpose Chemicals for all departments

### Lot Information

Plastic Consumables; Teaching/Non Branded (generic specification)

Mini-tender of Lot 9a (Multi-purpose Lot to supply all core products in Lots 1 to 8) of the SUPC Inter Regional Laboratory Agreement (IRLA) Consumables & Chemicals LAB4043 SU, to appoint one single provider of both Laboratory Consumables and General Purpose Chemicals for Swansea University's internal stakeholders to purchase Core products. Call-off contract is awarded on a 3 year basis with the option to extend for a 4th year

Pipettes Sets

The supply of pipette sets including equipment, spares and parts for the same brand. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this framework on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

Gloves

The supply of gloves to a generic specification. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this framework on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

Personal and Laboratory Protection Supplies

The supply of Personal and Laboratory Protection Consumables including: aprons, coats, wipes, overshoes, surface cleaning, sharps bins, spill kits, respirators, safety specs and goggles. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

Filtration Consumables

The supply of Filtration Consumables including: syringe filters, filter papers, bottle top filters and filter sets. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

Glass Consumables

The supply of Glass Consumables including: Beakers, Capillaries, Flasks, Bottles, Vials, Containers and tubes Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

Glass Consumables

Laboratory Glassware

Miscellaneous Consumables - Including medical related items

Miscellaneous Consumables - Including medical related items. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

General Purpose Chemicals - Solvents other

Chemical Products

General Purpose Chemicals - Inorganic Chemicals

Chemical Products

General Purpose Chemicals - Biological Compounds

Chemical Products

Miscellaneous Consumables

Includes medical related items

Multi-Purpose Lot

Multi-Purpose Lot

Plastic Consumables - teaching non branded

Teaching/Non-Branded (generic specification) including Pipette Tips. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this framework on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with an optional 12 month extension.

Consumables

Research/Branded defined by Research Protocols including Pipette Tips (Lot to be used only where research protocols/ grant conditions specify and mandate the relevant brand) Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this framework on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with an optional 12 month extension.

Chemicals - Solvents Analytical Grade (Mass Spec Grade, HPLC Grade)

The supply of General Purpose Chemicals - Solvents Analytical Grade (Mass Spec Grade, HPLC Grade) Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

Chemicals - Solvents other

The supply of General Purpose Chemicals - Solvents other, i.e. not Analytical Grade (Mass Spec Grade, HPLC Grade) Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

Chemicals - Inorganic Chemicals

The supply of General Purpose Chemicals - Inorganic Chemicals. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

Chemicals - Organic Chemicals

The supply of General Purpose Chemicals - Organic Chemicals. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.

Options: SUPC will award this Framework Agreement on the basis of 3 + 1 years.

Renewal: 3 years with a possible 12-month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014050-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | November 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,692,777 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION; SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6BU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA LABORATORIES; APPLETON WOODS; CAMLAB; DIXON GLASS; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FLUOROCHEM; GREINER BIO-ONE; ICARUS GROUP; LONDON LABORATORY EQUIPMENT; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; STARLAB (UK; THISTLE SCIENTIFIC; TOTAL LAB SUPPLIES; VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 15994200 - Filter paper
- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18424000 - Gloves
- 19520000 - Plastic products
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 24212620 - Manganese hydroxide
- 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
- 24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals
- 24311000 - Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds
- 24311400 - Hydrogen chloride, inorganic acids, silicon dioxide and sulphur dioxide
- 24311410 - Inorganic acids
- 24311411 - Sulphuric acid
- 24311420 - Phosphoric acid
- 24311470 - Hydrogen chloride
- 24311521 - Caustic soda
- 24313310 - Sodium carbonate
- 24313320 - Sodium bicarbonate
- 24321120 - Saturated cyclic hydrocarbons
- 24321200 - Unsaturated hydrocarbons
- 24321222 - Toluene
- 24321300 - Other halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons
- 24322000 - Alcohols, phenols, phenol-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; industrial fatty alcohols
- 24322210 - Methanol
- 24322220 - Ethanol
- 24322310 - Ethylene glycol
- 24322320 - Alcohol derivatives
- 24322500 - Alcohol
- 24322510 - Ethyl alcohol
- 24323210 - Acetic acid
- 24323300 - Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids and compounds
- 24324000 - Organic compounds with nitrogen functions
- 24326000 - Aldehyde, ketone, organic peroxides and ethers
- 24327000 - Miscellaneous organic chemicals
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 38437100 - Pipettes
- 39225700 - Bottles, jars and phials
- 42514300 - Filtering apparatus
- 42910000 - Distilling, filtering or rectifying apparatus
- 44111300 - Ceramics

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014050-2025
- 20 Aug 2024 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026417-2024
- 30 Oct 2023 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032012-2023
- 20 Oct 2023 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031111-2023
- 27 Feb 2023 at 15:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005707-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:493805-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=73783&B=SUPC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/86623
- https://www.supc.ac.uk
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

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