PRO005014 - Laboratory Equipment and Maintenance Services Framework – Lots 1 and 2
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
12 October 2026
Published
16 September 2026
Type
Framework Agreement
Overview
United Utilities is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of laboratory equipment and associated maintenance services. The Framework will support regulatory, operational and investigative laboratory testing requirements.
Lot 1 – Laboratory Equipment Supply, Installation, Warranty and Lifecycle Support: supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, warranty and associated lifecycle support for new and replacement laboratory equipment. Lot 2 – Laboratory Equipment Maintenance, Repair and Lifecycle Support: planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and repair, service-tier support, spare parts, lifecycle support and associated service-level requirements for laboratory equipment assets. The Framework will operate for an initial term of four years, with options to extend by up to a further four years.
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United Utilities wants to set up a multi‑supplier framework to provide laboratory equipment and related maintenance services over up to eight years, split into two lots – one for supplying and installing equipment and another for maintaining it.
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Published
16 September 2026
Submission deadline
12 October 2026
Notice type
Tender
Source
council:preston-council
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