Laboratory Chemicals and Consumables Framework 2026 -2030
Natural Resources WalesEstimated Value
Up to £2,370,000
Deadline
3 August 2026
Published
29 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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.
This contains the following sub lot: Lot 1A - Generic Chemicals 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.
Additional details
The total value allocated to this lot is £450,000.00 ex VAT. This is included within the total lot value for Lot 2
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- 1
GMD Forestry Ltd
8 contracts wonlatest 2 Oct 2026£79m
total awarded
- 2
Jimmy Hughes Services Ltd
8 contracts wonlatest 12 Aug 2026ends 31 Aug 2030£79m
total awarded
- 3
Beacons Tree Services Ltd
7 contracts wonlatest 2 Oct 2026ends 28 Feb 2030£63m
total awarded
- 4
A.J.Butler Contracting Ltd
7 contracts wonlatest 10 Jul 2026ends 5 Jan 2034£81m
total awarded
- 5
Cwm Agricultural Ltd
6 contracts wonlatest 12 Aug 2026ends 5 Jan 2034£20m
total awarded
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Natural Resources WalesKey Dates
Published
29 June 2026
Submission deadline
3 August 2026
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