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Lab Consumables – Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3 Reagents

United Utilities Water Limited · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 20:03.

Opportunity overview

United Utilities Water Limited requires a goods framework for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables used by Scientific Services and the wider business to support regulatory, operational and investigative water and wastewater testing. The procurement is divided into three Lots: Lot 1 – Chromatography & ICP Consumables This Lot covers chromatography, ICP and related analytical instrumentation consumables. Products may include chromatography columns, vials, caps, liners, tubing, fittings, ICP consumables, standards-related consumables and associated laboratory items. Products may be linked to validated methods, manufacturer platforms or instrument ecosystems where compatibility, specification and part number accuracy are important. Lot 2 – Chemicals B This Lot covers chemical products and associated laboratory chemicals. Products may include chemicals with specified grade, purity, concentration, formulation, pack size and unit of measure requirements. Suppliers may be required to provide supporting documentation such as Safety Data Sheets, Certificates of Analysis, Certificates of Conformity, product specifications and regulatory information where applicable. Lot 3 – Analytical Reagents & Test Kits This Lot covers analytical reagents, test kits and associated laboratory products. Products may include reagents, kits, method-specific consumables and related items where method suitability, product performance, sensitivity, range, detection limit, shelf life, storage condition, handling and disposal requirements may be relevant. Bidders may submit a Tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately using the relevant Lot-specific Technical Questionnaire and Commercial Pricing Workbook. Bidders will be required to provide pricing, product information and supporting documentation for the Lot or Lots for which they are bidding. Where exact specification, manufacturer, part number, grade, purity, concentration, formulation, method, performance or compatibility requirements are stated, alternatives or substitutions are not permitted unless explicitly requested or approved by United Utilities. The appointed supplier(s) will be required to support reliable supply, appropriate stock availability, lead time management, batch or lot traceability, quality assurance, technical support, account management, issue resolution, supplier management and continuity of supply throughout the framework term.

Classification

  • CPV33696500 — Laboratory reagents
  • CPV33790000 — Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
  • CPV33793000 — Laboratory glassware
  • CPV38432200 — Chromatographs
  • CPV38433000 — Spectrometers

Lots

  • Lot 1 Chromatography£2.4m
  • Lot 2 Chemicals (1)£2.6m
  • Lot 3 Reagents (1)£8.1m

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
PRO005013 - Lab Consumables
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
United Utilities Water Limited is conducting a competitive flexible procedure to establish a goods framework for laboratory consumables. The procurement is divided into three Lots: Lot 1 – Chromatography & ICP Consumables, Lot 2 – Chemicals B, and Lot 3 – Analytical Reagents & Test Kits. Bidders may submit a Tender for one, more than one, or all Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately in accordance with the relevant Lot-specific tender documents, including the Technical Questionnaire and Commercial Pricing Workbook. The Company intends to appoint a maximum of two suppliers per Lot but reserves the right to appoint only one supplier for a Lot in line with the documented ITN criteria. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately in accordance with the relevant Lot-specific tender documents, including the Technical Questionnaire and Commercial Pricing Workbook. The evaluation will be based on a 50% Technical / 50% Commercial split. The procedure may include clarifications and, where required, revised submissions in accordance with the ITN. Final award decisions will be based on the evaluation methodology set out in the tender documents.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
2
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The framework will be used by United Utilities to purchase laboratory consumables across Lot 1 – Chromatography and ICP Consumables, Lot 2 – Chemicals, and Lot 3 – Reagents during the framework term. Prices will be determined through the tendered pricing schedules, including catalogue item pricing, any applicable manufacturer discounts for non-catalogue items, and any applicable delivery and handling charges. Contracts/orders under the framework will be awarded in accordance with the framework terms, based on the relevant products required, tendered pricing, availability, lead times, technical compatibility and the supplier’s ability to meet the stated requirements for the applicable lot. Where exact specification, manufacturer or part number requirements are stated, alternatives or substitutions will not be accepted unless explicitly requested or approved by United Utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
11 Aug 2026, 18:00

Enquiry period

Ends
1 Aug 2026, 18:00

Expected award period

Ends
6 Oct 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
The notice has been revised to correct the published submission deadline. The Stage 1 response deadline has been updated to 11 August 2026. The previously published date of 26 August 2026 relates to Stage 2 and will apply only to suppliers shortlisted following Stage 1
Id
069224-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Lot 1 Chromatography
Description
United Utilities Water Limited requires a framework for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables across three lots: Lot 1 – Chromatography. The framework will support Scientific Services and wider laboratory testing requirements, including regulatory, operational and investigative water and wastewater testing
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,900,000
Amount
2,400,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
cost
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
6 Oct 2026, 01:00
Ends
5 Oct 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
5 Oct 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The framework agreement has an initial term of 4 years, with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each, up to a maximum term of 8 years.

Options

Description
The framework may be used for additional purchases of laboratory consumables within the scope of the advertised lots during the framework term. This may include additional catalogue or non-catalogue items, replacement or equivalent consumables, and related products required to support United Utilities’ laboratory testing requirements, subject to the terms of the framework agreement
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Lot 2 Chemicals (1)
Description
United Utilities Water Limited requires a framework for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables across three lots: Lot 2 – Chemicals. The framework will support Scientific Services and wider laboratory testing requirements, including regulatory, operational and investigative water and wastewater testing
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,100,000
Amount
2,600,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
cost
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
6 Oct 2026, 01:00
Ends
5 Oct 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
5 Oct 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The framework agreement has an initial term of 4 years, with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each, up to a maximum term of 8 years

Options

Description
The framework may be used for additional purchases of laboratory consumables within the scope of the advertised lots during the framework term. This may include additional catalogue or non-catalogue items, replacement or equivalent consumables, and related products required to support United Utilities’ laboratory testing requirements, subject to the terms of the framework agreement
Entry 3
Id
LOT-0003
Title
Lot 3 Reagents (1)
Description
United Utilities Water Limited requires a framework for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables across three lots: Lot 3 – Reagents. The framework will support Scientific Services and wider laboratory testing requirements, including regulatory, operational and investigative water and wastewater testing
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
9,700,000
Amount
8,100,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
cost
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
6 Oct 2026, 01:00
Ends
5 Oct 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
5 Oct 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The framework agreement has an initial term of 4 years, with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each, up to a maximum term of 8 years

Options

Description
The framework may be used for additional purchases of laboratory consumables within the scope of the advertised lots during the framework term. This may include additional catalogue or non-catalogue items, replacement or equivalent consumables, and related products required to support United Utilities’ laboratory testing requirements, subject to the terms of the framework agreement

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33696500
Description
Laboratory reagents
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
33790000
Description
Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
33793000
Description
Laboratory glassware
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
38432200
Description
Chromatographs
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
38433000
Description
Spectrometers

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33696500
Description
Laboratory reagents
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
33790000
Description
Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
33793000
Description
Laboratory glassware
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
38432200
Description
Chromatographs
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
38433000
Description
Spectrometers

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
LOT-0003
Related Lot
LOT-0003

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
33696500
Description
Laboratory reagents
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
33790000
Description
Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
33793000
Description
Laboratory glassware
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
38432200
Description
Chromatographs
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
38433000
Description
Spectrometers

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
069224-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
22 Jul 2026, 14:25
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
United Utilities Water Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PVVB-5589-BWHX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVVB-5589-BWHX

Address

Street Address
Lingley Mere Business Park Warrington WA5 3LP United Kingdom
Locality
Warrington
Postal Code
WA5 3LP
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD61

Contact

Name
Garima Singh
Telephone
+351930458054

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Warrington · UKD61 · WA5 3LP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 067665-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 069224-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·