Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be4-959c-70d7-ac5b-872a7fee869c/lab-consumables-lot-1-chromatography-icp-lot-2-chemicals-lot-3-reagents closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Lab Consumables – Lot 1 Chromatography & ICP, Lot 2 Chemicals, Lot 3 Reagents [United Utilities Water Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-utilities-water-limited) Estimated value £15,700,000 Published 22 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 11 Aug 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 3 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory reagents Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware Laboratory glassware Chromatographs Spectrometers Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9-2026-07-22T14:25:44+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06cda9-2026-07-22T14:25:44+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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