Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026 -2030
Estimated value
£2.4m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
2
Published
29 Jun 2026
Description
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.
Scope
- Reference
- NRW62059
- Total value
- £2,370,000 excluding VAT£2,844,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2027Possible extension to 31 Aug 2030
The duration of the framework will be four years. Break points are available at 12-month intervals throughout the term. The decision on whether to use the break points option(s) available will be at NRW’s discretion and the decision will be based on factors including but not limited to: • Performance; • Budget availability; • Other reasons deemed necessary by NRW.
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 240000003369650033793000
- Contract locations
- Wales, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | price | 60.00% |
| Quality - Including Wellbeing Impacts | Quality - Including Wellbeing Impacts | quality | 40.00% |
| Price | Price | price | 60.00% |
| Quality - Including Well Being Impacts | Quality | quality | 40.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Detailed within Invitation to Tender documentation
Detailed within Invitation to tender documentation
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 27 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 03 Aug 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission address
- All documents are available on eTenderWales: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/21171416019F131C4A83 For any support in submitting your tender response please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 08003684852 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 - Laboratory Chemicals | £320k | active |
| 2 | Lot 2 - Laboratory Consumables | £2.0m | active |