--- title: "NW2833 Scientific Services Capex Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de48" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de48" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de48.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de48.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED" published: "2025-02-12" --- # NW2833 Scientific Services Capex Framework Buyer: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de48 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de48) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de48.json) ## Summary Northumbrian Water Group Limited is conducting a procurement process for the NW2833 Scientific Services Capex Framework, within the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category. This tender focuses on purchasing major analytical laboratory equipment over the next five years. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage. Interested applicants must express their interest by 14th March 2025 at 13:00 via email, and the completed Request for Proposal (RFP) must be returned by 21st March 2025 at 13:00. The procurement method being used is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly in chromatography, mass spectrometry, flowcytometry, and ancillary laboratory devices. Companies with expertise in these fields and the ability to meet the specific technical requirements and delivery timelines would be well-suited to participate. As this is a five-year framework agreement, successful bidders can establish a long-term partnership with Northumbrian Water, providing consistent business growth opportunities. ## Notice Northumbrian Water Limited wish to purchase some major items of analytical laboratory equipment over the next 5 years. The incumbent suppliers are Agilent Technologies, & Skalar. They were awarded a framework contract in 2021. Using information from the AMP8 capex replacement programme, prices will be sought up front, and a strategic partner or partners would be awarded a five year framework. The framework will be split into five lots as follows: 1. Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) 2. Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) 3. Inductively coupled plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP MS & OES) 4. Flowcytometry 5. Ancillary laboratory equipment ### Lot Information Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) * Systems are currently used for drinking water (DW) analysis of final and raw waters for a range of herbicides and pesticides. * Used for semi-quant analysis to identify SV unknowns * Need library for ID * Hydrogen (He alternative) to be used as carrier gas * Autosampler capacity ca 50 place * Chromatographic integration software Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) * Systems are currently used for drinking water (DW) analysis of final and surface waters for a range of herbicides and pesticides. * First system will need to achieve limits of quantification (LoQ) calculated as defined by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations similar to existing for urons or as a minimum better than LoQ of 30% of PCV by either direct injection or via use of incorporated online enrichment for potable and surface water samples using a maximum sample volume of 5ml. Use triple quadruple technology. * Second system (yr 3) is for the analysis of pesticides with same performance requirements as above * Include automated online pre-concentration which is able to process up to 5ml sample * Autosampler capacity ca 100 place * Chromatographic integration software capable of CSV or similar format output Inductively coupled plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP MS & OES) * System capable of achieving drinking water (DW) analysis as defined by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations of final and surface waters for a range of metals including: Cr, Ni, Ag, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd & Hg. * Achieve limits of quantification calculated as defined by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations similar to existing methods or as a minimum better than LoQ of 30% of PCV * Autosampler capacity ca 150 place * software capable of CSV or similar format output Flowcytometry * Flow cytometer benchtop cell-analysers capable of fast flow rates. * Able to auto sample from 96 well plates or equivalent. * Must feature acoustic hydrodynamic focussing. * Equipped with a minimum of one laser at wavelength 488nm. * Fluorescence resolution performance capability of CV Ancillary laboratory equipment MICROBIOLOGY INCUBATORS Required for the controlled incubation of microbiology culture samples. AUTOCLAVES * Temp range up to 135.0degC, typically operate at 121.0degC. BOILING BATHS * Must be able to maintain a rolling boil. * Safety features such as long handles and lids are critical. * Typical volume - 30L. * Easy drainage to clean. GLASSWASHERS * Laboratory grade e.g. Miele. Domestic dishwashers are unsuitable. * Must be able to run a 60degC cycle for taste and odour glassware. * Requirement to accept an external deionised water feed may be required for a final rinse stage. * Ideally will have a Manufacturer's option of being raised for ergonomic loading and unloading. 47MM MAGNETIC FILTERS FUNNELS * Fully compatible with Cytiva (formally Pall) manifold system. * Magnetic Seal to allow easy, one-handed vacuum filtration of liquids. * 7.6cm diameter. * Polyphenylsulfone construction. * Graduated 50mL increments. * Nonsterile. * Fully Autoclavable. * #8 stopper with proper bore hole size included. * Approximately 10 per annum 150mL funnel capacity (Cytiva 4247 or equivalent). * Approximately 5 per annum 300mL funnel capacity (Cytiva 4242 or equivalent). LABORATORY FRIDGE & FREEZERS * Laboratory grade. OVENS * Laboratory grade. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004799-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004799-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://s1.ariba.com - https://www.nwl.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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