Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026 -2030

Procurement reference

NRW62059

Procurement 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.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

2370000.00 GBP to 2370000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 01 September 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2030

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Natural Resources Wales

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Further information about fees

N/A

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Justification for framework term

N/A

Framework operation description

This NRW Laboratory Consumables Framework will operate as follows:

Lot 1 – Laboratory Chemicals

NRW will award this framework lot to one supplier. Using the successful suppliers online ordering system staff from NRW Analytical Service laboratory will be ordering the consumables listed under this lot. If NRW undertake increased testing, commercial testing or purchase new equipment NRW may introduce new consumable requirements.

Lot 2 – Laboratory Consumables

NRW will award this framework to the successful suppliers for each sub lot. There will be one supplier for each sub lot. Using the successful suppliers ordering system staff from NRW Analytical Service laboratory will be ordering consumables listed under the appropriate sub lot. If NRW undertake increased testing, commercial testing or purchase new equipment NRW may introduce new consumable requirements.

Description

This contains the following sub lot:

Lot 1A - Generic Chemicals

CPV classifications

• 24000000 - Chemical products

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

320000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

384000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The requirement is divided into two main lots, each with sub-lots reflecting different categories of laboratory supplies.

Lot 1 – Laboratory Chemicals

Lot 1A: Generic Chemicals

Lot 2 – Laboratory Consumables

Lot 2A: Generic Consumables

Lot 2B: Manufacturer-Specific Consumables, comprising:

Lot 2B.1: Agilent Consumables

Lot 2B.2: Restek Consumables

Lot 2B.3: Buchi Consumables

Lot 2B.4: Pall Consumables

Lot 2B.5: Shimadzu Consumables

Lot 2B.6: Bruker Consumables

Lot 2B.7: Biotage Consumables

Lot 2B.8: Hach Consumables

Lot 2B.9: Thermo Fisher Scientific Consumables

Lot 2B.10: PerkinElmer Consumables

Lot 2B.11: Skalar Consumables

Lot 2B.13: Metrohm Consumables

Lot 2B.14: Cytiva Consumables

Lot 2B.15: DW Scientific Consumables

Each sub-lot represents a distinct requirement and will be evaluated independently. A single supplier will be awarded per sub-lot. Suppliers may bid for one, multiple, or all sub-lots across both lots.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

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.

The total value allocated to this lot is £450,000.00 ex VAT. This is included within the total lot value for Lot 2

CPV classifications

• 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
• 33793000 - Laboratory glassware

Delivery regions

• UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

2050000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2460000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

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.

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

The requirement is divided into two main lots, each with sub-lots reflecting different categories of laboratory supplies.

Lot 1 – Laboratory Chemicals

Lot 1A: Generic Chemicals

Lot 2 – Laboratory Consumables

Lot 2A: Generic Consumables

Lot 2B: Manufacturer-Specific Consumables, comprising:

Lot 2B.1: Agilent Consumables

Lot 2B.2: Restek Consumables

Lot 2B.3: Buchi Consumables

Lot 2B.4: Pall Consumables

Lot 2B.5: Shimadzu Consumables

Lot 2B.6: Bruker Consumables

Lot 2B.7: Biotage Consumables

Lot 2B.8: Hach Consumables

Lot 2B.9: Thermo Fisher Scientific Consumables

Lot 2B.10: PerkinElmer Consumables

Lot 2B.11: Skalar Consumables

Lot 2B.13: Metrohm Consumables

Lot 2B.14: Cytiva Consumables

Lot 2B.15: DW Scientific Consumables

Each sub-lot represents a distinct requirement and will be evaluated independently. A single supplier will be awarded per sub-lot. Suppliers may bid for one, multiple, or all sub-lots across both lots.

Participation

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

03 August 2026, 13:00PM

Enquiry deadline

27 July 2026, 13:00PM

Date of award of contract

28 August 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

All documents are available on eTenderWales: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/21171416019F131C4A83For any support in submitting your tender response please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 08003684852 or at help@bravosolution.co.uk

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• Welsh
• English