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Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026

  • First published: 15 May 2026
  • Last modified: 15 May 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-069a32
Published by:
Natural Resources Wales
Authority ID:
AA0110
Publication date:
15 May 2026
Deadline date:
15 July 2026
Notice type:
UK3
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

NRW62059

Procurement 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.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

  • UKL18 - Swansea

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

2370000.00 GBP to 2370000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

18 August 2026, 00:00AM to 17 August 2030, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

Natural Resources Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 3NQ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-3628-MPRN

Contact name: Sarah Ryan

Email: sarah.ryan@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Framework

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Lots

Divided into 2 lots

Laboratory Chemicals

Lot number: 1

Description

Lot 1 A - Generic Chemicals

CPV classifications

  • 24000000 - Chemical products

Delivery regions

  • UKL18 - Swansea

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)

18 August 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

17 August 2030, 23:59PM

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

To be detailed within Invitation to Tender documentation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

To be detailed within Invitation to Tender documentation

Laboratory Consumables

Lot number: 2

Description

This lot consists of the following sub lots:

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

CPV classifications

  • 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
  • 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Delivery regions

  • UKL18 - Swansea

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)

18 August 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

17 August 2030, 23:59PM

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation

Submission

Documents

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

05 June 2026

Tender submission deadline

15 July 2026, 13:00PM

Date of award of contract

14 August 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1778843690276.2230012-1

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • Welsh
  • English

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

05 June 2026

Tender submission deadline

15 July 2026, 13:00PM

Date of award of contract

14 August 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1778843690276.2230012-1

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • Welsh
  • English

ID

L-1

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Natural Resources Wales will adminstrate the procurement process using the Sell2Wales e tendering portal.

ID

L-2

Document type

Technical specifications

Description

The technical specification will be published with the Invitation to Tender documentation on Sell2Wales

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
1018 Swansea

About the buyer

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