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Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026 -2030

Natural Resources Wales · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 15:01.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV24000000 — Chemical products
  • CPV33696500 — Laboratory reagents
  • CPV33793000 — Laboratory glassware

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Laboratory Chemicals£320k
  • Lot 2 - Laboratory Consumables £2.1m

Documents and notices

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
NRW62059
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
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

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Description
N/A
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-069a32

Type

win

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Period Rationale
N/A
Type
closed
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.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

cy
en

Tender Period

Ends
3 Aug 2026, 13:00

Enquiry period

Ends
27 Jul 2026, 13:00

Expected award period

Ends
28 Aug 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Award criteria

Description
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.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Laboratory Chemicals
Description
This contains the following sub lot: Lot 1A - Generic Chemicals
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
384,000
Amount
320,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality - Including Wellbeing Impacts
Description
Quality - Including Wellbeing Impacts

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Detailed within Invitation to Tender documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Detailed within Invitation to Tender documentation

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Sept 2026, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Laboratory Consumables
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
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,460,000
Amount
2,050,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality - Including Well Being Impacts
Description
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Detailed within Invitation to tender documentation
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Detailed within Invitation to tender documentation

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Aug 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
24000000
Description
Chemical products

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33696500
Description
Laboratory reagents
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
33793000
Description
Laboratory glassware

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-2
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
All tender documentation is available via eTenderWales
Entry 2
Id
L-3
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Description
Please see Invitation to Tender documentation
Entry 3
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 4
Id
060890-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
29 Jun 2026, 16:06
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Natural Resources Wales
Id
GB-PPON-PBBR-3628-MPRN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBBR-3628-MPRN

Address

Street Address
Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF10 3NQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL22

Contact

Name
Sarah Ryan

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-WLS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF10 3NQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 044988-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 060890-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·