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title: "The Provision of Laboratory Consumables"
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# The Provision of Laboratory Consumables

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061153

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## Summary

Scottish Water has initiated a procurement process for the provision of laboratory consumables, inviting multiple suppliers to bid across various lots. With a total estimated value of GBP 26,500,000, this tender is focused on the goods category within the laboratory equipment industry. This procurement process utilises a selective approach—a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Suppliers interested in any of the nine lots, ranging from general consumables to chromatography supplies, need to submit their electronic bids by 2nd March 2026. The procurement targets delivery within the UK region, specifically Scotland, over a potential framework agreement of up to eight years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, glassware, and consumables. Companies with capabilities in areas such as filtration products, chromatography, and bacterial media are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement provides opportunities for long-term partnerships with Scottish Water, expanding market presence and establishing a stable revenue stream. Businesses with strong value propositions and competitive pricing strategies stand to benefit and grow by securing one or more lots, given the procurement’s potential extended duration subject to performance and requirements.

## Notice

Scottish Water is seeking multiple suppliers for the supply of laboratory consumables spanning multiple lots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - General Consumables

Lot 1 - List of general laboratory consumables including:
- Plastic Consumables & Disposables
- Filtration Products
- Commonly used Pyrex, Duran
- Quickfit & E-mil Glassware, Whatman Filtration Products
- Commonly used Volumetric Glassware
- Micropipettors & Pipette Tips
- Non-Disposable Plastic Products
- Plastic Containerware inc Bottles, Sample Containers & Storage Boxes,
- Bench Top Equipment Inc. Ovens, Incubators, Water Baths, Heaters, Pumps, Meters,
Balances, Centrifuges & Heating Mantles
- Cleanroom Products Inc. Clothing & Cleaning Materials
- Chromatography Consumables Inc. Syringes, Columns, Vials & Caps
- General Laboratory Chemicals

Renewal: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Lot 2 - Crypto Supplies

Lot 2 - Crypto Supplies - Compressed foam filters for sampling of raw and potable waters
and laboratory consumables to isolate Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia oocysts
compliant with The Microbiology of Drinking Water (2010) - Part 14 - Methods for the
isolation, identification and enumeration of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts

Renewal: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Lot 3 - Crypto Supplies

Lot 3 - Crypto Supplies - A fluorescein-labelled monoclonal antibody reagent which binds
specifically to Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts that display bright green
fluorescence using a fluorescent microscope and laboratory consumables to isolate
Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia oocysts compliant with The Microbiology of Drinking
Water (2010) - Part 14 - Methods for the isolation, identification and enumeration of
Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts.

Renewal: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Lot 4 - Enumeration Supplies

Lot 4 - The enumeration of coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli by a defined substrate
most probable number technique incubated at 37 degC compliant with The Microbiology of
Drinking Water (2009) - Part 4 - Methods for the isolation and enumeration of coliform
bacteria and Escherichia coli (including E. coli O157:H7).

Renewal: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Lot 5 - Bacterial Media

Lot 5 - Bacterial media - Media required for the detection of micro-organisms in potable,
raw water and wastewater samples using membrane filtration and pour plate methods
compliant with The Microbiology of Drinking Water (2009) documentations excluding Part
14.

Renewal: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Lot 6 - Sample Containers

Lot 6 - Sample Containers - a selection of sterile and non-sterile containers of varying
volume are required to take potable, raw and waste water samples. A portion of
containers will require pre-dosing with preservatives.

Renewal: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Lot 7 - Test Kits and Reagents

Lot 7 - Tests kits and reagents for the detection of Chlorine, COD, Non-Ionic detergent,
Hexavalent Chromium, Sulphide, Free Cyanide and Formaldehyde in water and waste
waters.

Renewal: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Lot 8 - Bacterial Reference Materials

Lot 8 - Bacterial reference materials that contain a certified quantity of pure cultures of
micro-organisms for internal quality control compliant with The Microbiology of Drinking Water (2009) documentations.

Renewal: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Lot 9 - Chromatography Supplies

Lot 9 - Chromatography Supplies - a selection of supplies to carry out routine maintenance of Gas Chromatographs and Liquid Chromatographs.

Renewal: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007762-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,500,000 |
| Lots value | £26,500,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH WATER |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G33 6FB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead |
| Westminster constituency | Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007762-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects
- https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/

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