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The Framework will support regulatory, operational and investigative laboratory testing requirements. Lot 1 - Laboratory Equipment Supply, Installation, Warranty and Lifecycle Support: supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty and associated lifecycle support for new and replacement laboratory equipment. Lot 2 - Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Repair and Lifecycle Support: planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and repair, service-tier support, spare parts, lifecycle support and associated service-level requirements for laboratory equipment assets. The Framework will operate for an initial term of four years, with options to extend by up to a further four years.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "LOT-0001", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "38000000", "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "LOT-0001" }, { "id": "LOT-0002", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "38500000", "description": "Checking and testing apparatus" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "38000000", "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50410000", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50411000", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50411100", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of water meters" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50411200", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of gas meters" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "50412000", "description": "Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "LOT-0002" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 24900000, "amount": 20750000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "United Utilities Water Limited is conducting a competitive flexible procedure to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for Laboratory Equipment and Maintenance Services. The procurement is divided into two Lots. Bidders may submit a Tender for Lot 1, Lot 2 or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately in accordance with the relevant Lot-specific tender documents. Lot 1 - Equipment Supply, Replacement & Warranty Lot 1 covers the supply of new and replacement laboratory equipment, including associated installation, commissioning, training, handover, warranty support and lifecycle information during the warranty period. Specific equipment requirements will be defined at call-off mini-competition stage. Lot 2 - Maintenance, Repair & Lifecycle Support Lot 2 covers planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, repairs, parts and post-warranty lifecycle support for laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Initial Tenders will be evaluated against the published award criteria and evaluation methodology in the ITN and associated tender documents. United Utilities may conduct clarification sessions and invite revised submissions, including a best and final offer, in accordance with the ITN. No minimum spend or volume is guaranteed under the Framework" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "goods", "additionalProcurementCategories": [ "services" ], "specialRegime": [ "utilities" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true, "frameworkAgreement": { "method": "withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition", "type": "closed", "description": "United Utilities will establish a multi-supplier framework agreement comprising two Lots: Lot 1: supply, installation, commissioning, warranty and lifecycle support for laboratory equipment. Lot 2: planned and reactive maintenance, repair, spare parts and post-warranty lifecycle support for laboratory equipment. The framework will operate for an initial term of four years, with options to extend for a further four years, up to a maximum total term of eight years. No minimum spend or volume is guaranteed. Suppliers may be appointed to one or both Lots. United Utilities intends to appoint up to ten suppliers to Lot 1 and up to five suppliers to Lot 2. Call-off contracts will be awarded in accordance with the framework terms and the call-off procedure set out in the procurement documents." } }, "submissionMethodDetails": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=109023&TID100114078&B=", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-10-12T17:00:00+00:00" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-09-30T17:00:00+00:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-12-04T23:59:59Z" }, "lots": [ { "id": "LOT-0001", "title": "Lot 1 - Laboratory Equipment Supply, Replacement & Warranty", "description": "Lot 1 covers the supply of new and replacement laboratory equipment, including associated installation, commissioning, training, handover, warranty support and lifecycle information during the warranty period. The scope is intentionally broad at framework level to ensure United Utilities can access appropriate laboratory equipment and instrumentation as testing requirements evolve. Specific equipment requirements will be defined at call-off mini-competition stage", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 19000000, "amount": 15800000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical", "description": "Technical evaluation will be undertaken in accordance with the Lot 1 evaluation methodology set out in the ITN and associated tender documents. Tenderers must demonstrate their ability to supply, install, commission and support laboratory equipment in accordance with the required specifications, including warranty and lifecycle requirements. 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