Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026 -2030

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.

Lots

This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately.

Tender Documents

• Natural Resources Wales will adminstrate the procurement process using the Sell2Wales e tendering portal. → — Bidding documents
• All tender documentation is available via eTenderWales → — Bidding documents
• Please see Invitation to Tender documentation → — Technical specifications
• Tender notice on Find a Tender → — Tender notice