Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026 -2030

What this is

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is establishing a multi-supplier framework (2026–2030) for the supply of laboratory chemicals and consumables to its Analytical Services. The framework is divided into two lots — Lot 1 Laboratory Chemicals and Lot 2 Laboratory Consumables (with manufacturer-specific sub-lots) — covering generic and bespoke items for sampling, sample preparation and analysis. Estimated total value £2,370,000.

Key points

• Multi-supplier framework for lab chemicals & consumables for NRW Analytical Services
• 2 lots with manufacturer-specific sub-lots (Agilent, Thermo Fisher, etc.); one supplier per sub-lot
• Estimated £2.37m; 4-year framework 2026–2030
• Deadline: 3 August 2026, 13:00 via eTenderWales

Who can bid

Economic conditions of participation per the ITT. Above-threshold open procedure; suppliers may bid for one, multiple or all sub-lots.

How it is scored

Quality 40% · Price 60% 60% Price, 40% Quality (including wellbeing impacts), evaluated per sub-lot

Money

Estimated total value £2,370,000 ex VAT (Lot 1 ~£320k, Lot 2 ~£2.05m)

How to submit

Submit electronically via eTenderWales (Jaggaer); enquiry deadline 27 July 2026, tender deadline 3 August 2026 13:00

Clarifications

Enquiry deadline 27 July 2026, 13:00 via eTenderWales

Contract period

4-year framework from ~1 September 2026, with 12-month break points; extension end 31 August 2030

Classification

CPV 24000000 — Chemical products 33696500 — Laboratory reagents33793000 — Laboratory glassware Wales