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Lab Consumables – Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3 Reagents
Chromatographs
Laboratory glassware
Laboratory reagents
+3 more
UK
Published value
£15,700,000
Submission deadline 11 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST
Lots published3
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: United Utilities Water Limited: "Lab Consumables – Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3 Reagents". Published status: active. Published value: £15,700,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 11 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | United Utilities Water Limited | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 11 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £15,700,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: United Utilities Water Limited
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for United Utilities Water Limited. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Average Price Reduction
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
Not availableNo published reports
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
Thomas Hardie Commercials LimitedTop vendor: 100% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 6 active published awards; 0 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hardie Commercials Limited | 1 win | £580,000 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUnited Utilities Water Limited | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST | Last source update22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationChromatographs, Laboratory glassware, Laboratory reagents, Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, Spectrometers | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06cda9 | ||
What is being bought
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.
What changed
From the official release history
- Official notice release published
22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST - Submission deadline changed to 11 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST
22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST - Published value updated to £15,700,000
17 Jul 2026, 11:32 BST - Status changed to active
17 Jul 2026, 11:32 BST - Official notice release published
17 Jul 2026, 11:32 BST - Submission deadline changed to 26 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST
17 Jul 2026, 11:32 BST - Buyer information updated
17 Jul 2026, 11:32 BST - Published tender amendment
Not publishedThe 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
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #LOT-0001Lot 1 ChromatographyactivePublished value£2,400,000United 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 testingContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #LOT-0002Lot 2 Chemicals (1)activePublished value£2,600,000United 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 testingContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #LOT-0003Lot 3 Reagents (1)activePublished value£8,100,000United 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 testingContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST - Submission deadline
11 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
United Utilities Water Limited
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PVVB-5589-BWHXDocuments (2)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST
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