--- title: "Lab Consumables - Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3 Reagents" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-07-22" --- # Lab Consumables - Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3 Reagents Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069224-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,700,000 | | Lots value | £13,100,000 | | 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 | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA5 3LP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware - 33793000 - Laboratory glassware - 38432200 - Chromatographs - 38433000 - Spectrometers ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 13:25 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069224-2026 - 17 Jul 2026 at 10:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067665-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069224-2026 22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067665-2026 17th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107335&TID100112422&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.unitedutilities.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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