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The Provision of Laboratory Consumables

Scottish Water · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 02:31.

Opportunity overview

Scottish Water is seeking multiple suppliers for the supply of laboratory consumables spanning multiple lots.

Classification

  • CPV33793000 — Laboratory glassware
  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • CPV38437000 — Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Lots

  • Lot 1 - General Consumables£14.9m
  • Lot 2 - Crypto Supplies£1.6m
  • Lot 3 - Crypto Supplies£1.6m
  • Lot 4 - Enumeration Supplies£1.6m
  • Lot 5 - Bacterial Media£550k
  • Lot 6 - Sample Containers£2.5m
  • Lot 7 - Test Kits and Reagents£700k
  • Lot 8 - Bacterial Reference Materials£450k
  • Lot 9 - Chromatography Supplies£2.7m

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
SW25/SCI/1509
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0025
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

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

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Reduction Criteria
See Procurement Documents for further information

Contract terms

Performance Terms
See Procurement Documents for further information
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
2 Mar 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - General Consumables
Description
Lot 1 – List of general laboratory consumables including:<br/>- Plastic Consumables & Disposables<br/>- Filtration Products<br/>- Commonly used Pyrex, Duran<br/>- Quickfit & E-mil Glassware, Whatman Filtration Products<br/>- Commonly used Volumetric Glassware<br/>- Micropipettors & Pipette Tips<br/>- Non-Disposable Plastic Products<br/>- Plastic Containerware inc Bottles, Sample Containers & Storage Boxes,<br/>- Bench Top Equipment Inc. Ovens, Incubators, Water Baths, Heaters, Pumps, Meters,<br/> Balances, Centrifuges & Heating Mantles<br/>- Cleanroom Products Inc. Clothing & Cleaning Materials<br/>- Chromatography Consumables Inc. Syringes, Columns, Vials & Caps<br/>- General Laboratory Chemicals
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
14,850,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
1

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Crypto Supplies
Description
Lot 2 – Crypto Supplies – Compressed foam filters for sampling of raw and potable waters<br/>and laboratory consumables to isolate Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia oocysts<br/>compliant with The Microbiology of Drinking Water (2010) - Part 14 - Methods for the<br/>isolation, identification and enumeration of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
1

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 - Crypto Supplies
Description
Lot 3 – Crypto Supplies – A fluorescein-labelled monoclonal antibody reagent which binds<br/>specifically to Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts that display bright green<br/>fluorescence using a fluorescent microscope and laboratory consumables to isolate<br/>Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia oocysts compliant with The Microbiology of Drinking<br/>Water (2010) - Part 14 - Methods for the isolation, identification and enumeration of<br/>Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
1

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 - Enumeration Supplies
Description
Lot 4 – The enumeration of coliform bacteria and Escherichia coli by a defined substrate<br/>most probable number technique incubated at 37 °C compliant with The Microbiology of<br/>Drinking Water (2009) - Part 4 - Methods for the isolation and enumeration of coliform<br/>bacteria and Escherichia coli (including E. coli O157:H7).
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
1

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 5 - Bacterial Media
Description
Lot 5 – Bacterial media – Media required for the detection of micro-organisms in potable,<br/>raw water and wastewater samples using membrane filtration and pour plate methods<br/>compliant with The Microbiology of Drinking Water (2009) documentations excluding Part<br/>14.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
550,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
1

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Lot 6 - Sample Containers
Description
Lot 6 – Sample Containers – a selection of sterile and non-sterile containers of varying<br/>volume are required to take potable, raw and waste water samples. A portion of<br/>containers will require pre-dosing with preservatives.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
2,500,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
1

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Lot 7 - Test Kits and Reagents
Description
Lot 7 – Tests kits and reagents for the detection of Chlorine, COD, Non-Ionic detergent,<br/>Hexavalent Chromium, Sulphide, Free Cyanide and Formaldehyde in water and waste<br/>waters.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
700,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
1

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
8
Title
Lot 8 - Bacterial Reference Materials
Description
Lot 8 – Bacterial reference materials that contain a certified quantity of pure cultures of<br/>micro-organisms for internal quality control compliant with The Microbiology of Drinking Water (2009) documentations.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
450,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
1

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 9
Id
9
Title
Lot 9 - Chromatography Supplies
Description
Lot 9 – Chromatography Supplies - a selection of supplies to carry out routine maintenance of Gas Chromatographs and Liquid Chromatographs.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Value

Amount
2,650,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
2,880

Renewal

Description
The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further two (2) x two (2) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.

Second Stage

Minimum Candidates
1
Maximum Candidates
1

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38000000
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
33793000
Description
Laboratory glassware
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
38437000
Description
Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland
Item 6
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland
Item 7
Id
7
Related Lot
7

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland
Item 8
Id
8
Related Lot
8

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland
Item 9
Id
9
Related Lot
9

Additional Classifications

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

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Delivery Location

Description
Scotland

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Water
Id
GB-FTS-130632

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Water

Address

Street Address
The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G33 6FB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Callum Donachie
Telephone
+44 1414838158

Roles

buyer
mediationBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Id
WATER
Description
Water

Additional Contact Points

Entry 1
Organisation 2
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-2553

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
1 Carlton Place
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9DA
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G33 6FB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 007762-2026tender ·