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NW2833 Scientific Services Capex Framework

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:34.

Opportunity overview

Northumbrian Water Limited wish to purchase some major items of analytical laboratory equipment over the next 5 years. The incumbent suppliers are Agilent Technologies, & Skalar. They were awarded a framework contract in 2021. Using information from the AMP8 capex replacement programme, prices will be sought up front, and a strategic partner or partners would be awarded a five year framework. The framework will be split into five lots as follows: 1. Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) 2. Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) 3. Inductively coupled plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP MS & OES) 4. Flowcytometry 5. Ancillary laboratory equipment

Classification

  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Lots

  • Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)Value not stated
  • Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LCMS)Value not stated
  • Inductively coupled plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP MS & OES)Value not stated
  • FlowcytometryValue not stated
  • Ancillary laboratory equipmentValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04de48
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
8

Tender Period

Ends
21 Mar 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
Please see the terms and conditions in the Procurement Documents

Classification

Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Submission terms

Deposits Guarantees
If the Dun and Bradstreet credit rating returns a rating of 'above average risk' or 'high risk', the contracting entity will request further financial information for review and a parent company guarantee may be required

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
21 Mar 2026, 23:59

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
• Systems are currently used for drinking water (DW) analysis of final and raw waters for a range of herbicides and pesticides. • Used for semi-quant analysis to identify SV unknowns • Need library for ID • Hydrogen (He alternative) to be used as carrier gas • Autosampler capacity ca 50 place • Chromatographic integration software

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (LCMS)
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
• Systems are currently used for drinking water (DW) analysis of final and surface waters for a range of herbicides and pesticides. • First system will need to achieve limits of quantification (LoQ) calculated as defined by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations similar to existing for urons or as a minimum better than LoQ of 30% of PCV by either direct injection or via use of incorporated online enrichment for potable and surface water samples using a maximum sample volume of 5ml. Use triple quadruple technology. • Second system (yr 3) is for the analysis of pesticides with same performance requirements as above • Include automated online pre-concentration which is able to process up to 5ml sample • Autosampler capacity ca 100 place • Chromatographic integration software capable of CSV or similar format output

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Inductively coupled plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP MS & OES)
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
• System capable of achieving drinking water (DW) analysis as defined by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations of final and surface waters for a range of metals including: Cr, Ni, Ag, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd & Hg. • Achieve limits of quantification calculated as defined by Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulations similar to existing methods or as a minimum better than LoQ of 30% of PCV • Autosampler capacity ca 150 place • software capable of CSV or similar format output

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Flowcytometry
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
• Flow cytometer benchtop cell-analysers capable of fast flow rates. • Able to auto sample from 96 well plates or equivalent. • Must feature acoustic hydrodynamic focussing. • Equipped with a minimum of one laser at wavelength 488nm. • Fluorescence resolution performance capability of CV

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Ancillary laboratory equipment
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
MICROBIOLOGY INCUBATORS Required for the controlled incubation of microbiology culture samples. AUTOCLAVES • Temp range up to 135.0°C, typically operate at 121.0°C. BOILING BATHS • Must be able to maintain a rolling boil. • Safety features such as long handles and lids are critical. • Typical volume - 30L. • Easy drainage to clean. GLASSWASHERS • Laboratory grade e.g. Miele. Domestic dishwashers are unsuitable. • Must be able to run a 60°C cycle for taste and odour glassware. • Requirement to accept an external deionised water feed may be required for a final rinse stage. • Ideally will have a Manufacturer's option of being raised for ergonomic loading and unloading. 47MM MAGNETIC FILTERS FUNNELS • Fully compatible with Cytiva (formally Pall) manifold system. • Magnetic Seal to allow easy, one-handed vacuum filtration of liquids. • 7.6cm diameter. • Polyphenylsulfone construction. • Graduated 50mL increments. • Nonsterile. • Fully Autoclavable. • #8 stopper with proper bore hole size included. • Approximately 10 per annum 150mL funnel capacity (Cytiva 4247 or equivalent). • Approximately 5 per annum 300mL funnel capacity (Cytiva 4242 or equivalent). LABORATORY FRIDGE & FREEZERS • Laboratory grade. OVENS • Laboratory grade.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic2
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-2366703
Name
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKC14
Locality
DURHAM
Postal Code
DH15FJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Northumbria House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
WATER
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description
Water

Identifier

Id
2366703
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

Contact

Name
Lewis Timmins
Telephone
+44 7802676701
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-3047
Name
TBC

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
TBC
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
TBC

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · DURHAM · UKC14 · DH15FJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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