Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026

Natural Resources WalescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-069a32Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£2.4m

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

2

0 awarded

Published

15 May 2026

Deadline 15 Jul 2026

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Description

This is a Planned Procurement Notice for the supply of Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables . Natural Resources Wales (NRW) require a framework that will allow the laboratory to purchase laboratory chemicals and consumables so that routine operations can run smoothly and without interruption. This requirement is for the establishment of a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of laboratory chemicals and consumables to support Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Analytical Services. The framework will provide both generic and bespoke chemicals and consumables required for laboratory sampling, sample preparation, and sample analysis activities. The requirement will be split into the following 2 lots: Lot 1 - Laboratory Chemicals Lot 1 A - Generic Chemicals Lot 2 - Laboratory Consumables Lot 2 is broken down into two parts, part A which is Generic and part B which is Equipment or Method Specific. Lot 2 A – Generic Consumables Lot 2 .B.1 – Agilent Consumables Lot 2 B.2 – Restek Consumables Lot 2 B.3– Buchi Consumables Lot 2 B.4 – Pall Consumables Lot 2 B.5 – Shimadzu Consumables Lot 2 B.6 – Bruker Consumables Lot 2 B.7 – Biotage Consumables Lot 2 B.8 – Hach Consumables Lot 2 B.9 – Thermo Fisher Consumables Lot 2 B.10 – PerkinElmer Consumables Lot 2 B.11 – Skalar Consumables Lot 2 B.12 – Seal Analytical Consumables Lot 2 B.13 – Metrohm Consumables Lot 2 B.14 - Cytiva Consumables Lot 2 B.15 - DW Scientific Consumables In addition to Lots 1 and 2 NRW may include added value services to the requirement. The following services may be requested under this framework: • Inclusion of newly required chemical or consumables not identified at the time of award for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2 • Purchase of parts, spares and add-ons relating to NRW owned instrumentation or equipment either owned or purchased during the life of this agreement and specific to the sub lots in Lot 2 only. • One-off repair of NRW instrumentation or equipment, either owned or purchased during the life of this agreement and specific to sub lots of Lot 2 only (This will be where there is no formal support and maintenance agreement in place). • Support and Maintenance services of NRW instrumentation or equipment, either owned or purchased during the life of this agreement and specific to sub lots of Lot 2 only. • Upgrades or enhancements to NRW instrumentation or equipment specific to the sub lots in Lot 2 only.

Scope

Reference
NRW62059
Total value
£2,370,000 excluding VAT
£2,844,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
17 Aug 2026 to 17 Aug 2030
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
24000000
33793000
33696500
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

To be detailed within Invitation to Tender documentation

As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
15 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1778843690276.2230012-1
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure

Lots · 2 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Laboratory Chemicals £320kplanned
2Laboratory Consumables £2.0mplanned