Official UK procurement notice
Lab Consumables – Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3 Reagents
Authority: United Utilities Water Limited (Public body)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionUnited 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.
- How the procedure runs: 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.
CPV: Chromatographs · Laboratory glassware · Laboratory reagents · Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware · Spectrometers
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 2 suppliers
- Framework period
- 4 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 6 Oct 2026
Published description of the framework
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
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1ChromatographyRenewalPublished value£2,400,000
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
Lot #2Chemicals (1)RenewalPublished value£2,600,000
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
Lot #3Reagents (1)RenewalPublished value£8,100,000
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
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 50%
- Commercial: 50%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical
- Commercial
- Price carries 50 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
- “Lab Consumables – Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 2 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 17 Jul 2026, 11:32 BST
- Last source update
- 22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 6 Oct 2026
- Authority reference
PRO005013 - Lab Consumables- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-067665- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9Find a Tender
- How it runs
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.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 11 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 1 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
17 Jul 2026 → 6 Oct 2026 · 6 dates- Tender notice published104 days ago17 Jul 2026, 11:32 BST
- Latest notice published98 days ago22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST
- Clarification questions by88 days ago1 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends78 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown11 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST
- Contract starts23 days ago6 Oct 2026
- Award decision expected by22 days ago6 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Jul 2026- Tender notice published17 Jul 2026, 11:32 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BSTUK4
- Deadline moved to 11 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST22 Jul 2026, 14:25 BST-15 days · was 26 Aug 2026, 18:00 BST
Published amendments (1)
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
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender