Official UK procurement notice
Lot 9a Mini-Comp Call-off Contract Award from SUPC Inter Regional Laboratory Agreement Consumables & Chemicals LAB4043 SU
Authority: Swansea University (Education)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought19 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionSwansea University has completed a mini-tender of Lot 9a (Multi-purpose Lot to supply all core products in Lots 1 to 8) of this SUPC IRLA to appoint one single provider of both Laboratory Consumables and General Purpose Chemicals for all departments
- Recurrence: November 2027
CPV: Acetic acid · Alcohol · Alcohol derivatives · Alcohols, phenols, phenol-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; industrial fatty alcohols · Aldehyde, ketone, organic peroxides and ethers · Basic inorganic and organic chemicals · Basic inorganic chemicals · Bottles, jars and phials · Caustic soda · Ceramics · Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds · Chemical products · +31 more
Lots and requirements (19)Procurement structure
19 lots · no lot values published · win at most 12 of them · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Plastic Consumables; Teaching/Non Branded (generic specification)Awarded UK, Wales
Mini-tender of Lot 9a (Multi-purpose Lot to supply all core products in Lots 1 to 8) of the SUPC Inter Regional Laboratory Agreement (IRLA) Consumables & Chemicals LAB4043 SU, to appoint one single provider of both Laboratory Consumables and General Purpose Chemicals for Swansea University's internal stakeholders to purchase Core products.
Call-off contract is awarded on a 3 year basis with the option to extend for a 4th year
Lot #2Pipettes SetsAwardedRenewal UK
The supply of pipette sets including equipment, spares and parts for the same
brand. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #3GlovesAwardedRenewal UK
The supply of gloves to a generic specification. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #4Personal and Laboratory Protection SuppliesAwardedRenewal UK
The supply of Personal and Laboratory Protection Consumables including:
aprons, coats, wipes, overshoes, surface cleaning, sharps bins, spill kits,
respirators, safety specs and goggles. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #5Filtration ConsumablesAwardedRenewal UK
The supply of Filtration Consumables including: syringe filters, filter papers,
bottle top filters and filter sets. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #6Glass ConsumablesCancelledRenewal UK
The supply of Glass Consumables including: Beakers, Capillaries, Flasks,
Bottles, Vials, Containers and tubes Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #7Glass ConsumablesPlanned UK
Laboratory Glassware
Lot #8Miscellaneous Consumables – Including medical related itemsAwardedRenewal UK
Miscellaneous Consumables – Including medical related items. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #9General Purpose Chemicals - Solvents otherPlanned UK
Chemical Products
Lot #10General Purpose Chemicals - Inorganic ChemicalsPlanned UK
Chemical Products
Lot #11General Purpose Chemicals - Biological CompoundsPlanned UK
Chemical Products
Lot #12Miscellaneous ConsumablesPlanned UK
Includes medical related items
Lot #13Multi-Purpose LotPlanned UK
Lot #14Plastic Consumables - teaching non brandedCancelledRenewal UK
Teaching/Non-Branded (generic specification) including Pipette Tips. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #15ConsumablesCancelledRenewal UK
Research/Branded defined by Research Protocols including Pipette Tips (Lot to be used only where research protocols/ grant conditions specify and mandate the relevant brand) Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #16Chemicals - Solvents Analytical Grade (Mass Spec Grade, HPLC Grade)CancelledRenewal UK
The supply of General Purpose Chemicals - Solvents Analytical Grade (Mass
Spec Grade, HPLC Grade) Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #17Chemicals - Solvents otherCancelledRenewal UK
The supply of General Purpose Chemicals - Solvents other, i.e. not Analytical
Grade (Mass Spec Grade, HPLC Grade) Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #18Chemicals - Inorganic ChemicalsCancelledRenewal UK
The supply of General Purpose Chemicals - Inorganic Chemicals. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
Lot #19Chemicals – Organic ChemicalsCancelledRenewal UK
The supply of General Purpose Chemicals - Organic Chemicals. Additional information: It is anticipated that some of the future call-off contracts under this framework will be part or fully funded from external streams, include European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potentially other research bodies.
All funding accessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by named participants.
What it takes to wini
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Environmental | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Plastic Consumables; Teaching/Non Branded (generic specification) | 40% | 40% | 20% | |
| 14 · Plastic Consumables - teaching non branded | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 15 · Consumables | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 2 · Pipettes Sets | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 3 · Gloves | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 4 · Personal and Laboratory Protection Supplies | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 5 · Filtration Consumables | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 6 · Glass Consumables | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 16 · Chemicals - Solvents Analytical Grade (Mass Spec Grade, HPLC Grade) | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 17 · Chemicals - Solvents other | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 18 · Chemicals - Inorganic Chemicals | 60% | 40% | — | |
| 19 · Chemicals – Organic Chemicals | 60% | 40% | — |
1 more lots publish their own split on the notice.
- Suitability
As included in the tender documentation
- Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · November 2027
- First published
- 27 Feb 2023, 15:24 GMT
- Last source update
- 9 Apr 2025, 15:38 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 24 Nov 2023 – …
- Authority reference
SU120(24)- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-014050- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ac85Find a Tender
Publisher note: Lot 9a. Suppliers able to supply all core evaluated products in Lots 1(a) to 8 from the SUPC Inter Regional Laboratory Agreement (IRLA) Consumables & Chemicals LAB4043 SU was determined as the most suitable Lot from this newly awarded framework, to meet the University's needs, in relation to the scope below. Lot 1a Plastic Consumables (Teaching/Non-Branded) Lot 1b Consumables (Research/Branded) Lot 2 Pipettes Sets Lot 3 Gloves to a generic specification Lot 4 Personal and Laboratory Protection Supplies Lot 5 Filtration Consumables Lot 6 Glass Consumables Lot 7 General Purpose Chemicals to include the following. Lot 7a Solvents Analytical Grade Lot 7b Solvents other Lot 7c Inorganic Chemicals Lot 7d Organic Chemicals Lot 8 Miscellaneous Consumables Lot 9 Multi Purpose Lots Lot 9a Suppliers that can supply all core evaluated products in Lots 1(a) to 8 Lot 9b Suppliers that can supply all core evaluated products in Lots 1(a) to 7 Lot 9c Suppliers that can supply all core evaluated products in Lots 1(a) to 6 Lot 9j Suppliers that can supply all core evaluated products in Lots 3 and 7 Lot 9k Suppliers that can supply all core evaluated products in Lots 4 and 7 This call-off is for an initial 3 years with the option to extend for a 4th year (WA Ref:149786)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 24 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Participation fee
- document
- Bid validity
- 360 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 24 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
14 Apr 2023 → 9 Apr 2025 · 4 dates- Next notice expected14 Apr 2023, 00:00 BST
- Submission deadline24 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened24 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published9 Apr 2025, 15:38 BST
Notice history
7 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Oct 2023- Published value updated to £300,000,00020 Oct 2023, 17:26 BSTwas £150,000,000
- Status changed to active20 Oct 2023, 17:26 BST
- Procurement method changed20 Oct 2023, 17:26 BST
- Deadline published: 24 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT20 Oct 2023, 17:26 BST
- Status changed to complete20 Aug 2024, 10:19 BST
- Procurement method changed9 Apr 2025, 15:38 BST
- Buyer details updated9 Apr 2025, 15:38 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Date2 | 24 Nov 2023 | 15 Dec 2023 | +21 d |
Tender submission deadline extended until 15th December.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2023-10: 1 release · 20 Oct 2023
- 2023-02: 1 release · 27 Feb 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast3 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Contract 014050-2025-SU120(24)-1 · VWR International Ltd
- Signed
- 10 Mar 2025
- Value
- £1,692,778
- Status
- active
Lot 1a, Plastic Consumables - Teaching/Non-Branded · Alpha Laboratories LimitedSME, Appleton Woods LtdSME, Camlab Limited, ICARUS GROUP LTDSME, London Laboratory Equipment LtdSME, StarLab UK Ltd +4 more
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 7c – Inorganic Chemicals · Fisher Scientific UK, Scientific Laboratory Supplies, TOTAL LAB SUPPLIES LTDSME, VWR International Ltd, fluorochemSME
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 7d – Organic Chemicals · Fisher Scientific UK, Scientific Laboratory Supplies, TOTAL LAB SUPPLIES LTDSME, VWR International Ltd, fluorochemSME
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 8 – Miscellaneous Consumables (including Medical Related Items) · Appleton Woods LtdSME, Camlab Limited, DIXON GLASS LIMITEDSME, Greiner Bio-One Limited, Scientific Laboratory Supplies, StarLab UK Ltd +3 more
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 1b – Plastic Consumables – Research/Branded · Alpha Laboratories LimitedSME, Appleton Woods LtdSME, Camlab Limited, London Laboratory Equipment LtdSME, Scientific Laboratory Supplies, StarLab UK Ltd +4 more
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 2 - Pipette Sets · Alpha Laboratories LimitedSME, Appleton Woods LtdSME, Camlab Limited, London Laboratory Equipment LtdSME, Scientific Laboratory Supplies, StarLab UK Ltd +4 more
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 3 - Gloves · Appleton Woods LtdSME, Camlab Limited, Fisher Scientific UK, Scientific Laboratory Supplies, StarLab UK Ltd, VWR International Ltd
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 4 – Personal and Laboratory Protection Supplies · Appleton Woods LtdSME, Camlab Limited, Fisher Scientific UK, Scientific Laboratory Supplies, VWR International Ltd
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 5 – Filtration Consumables · Appleton Woods LtdSME, Camlab Limited, Fisher Scientific UK, Scientific Laboratory Supplies, StarLab UK Ltd, TOTAL LAB SUPPLIES LTDSME +1 more
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 6 – Glass Consumables
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 7a – Solvents Analytical Grade
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 7b – Solvents Other
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2024
- Value
- £25,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Plastic Consumables; Teaching/Non Branded (generic specification) | 3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 2 · Pipettes Sets | 14bids | — | — | — |
| 3 · Gloves | 7bids | — | — | — |
| 4 · Personal and Laboratory Protection Supplies | 5bids | — | — | — |
| 5 · Filtration Consumables | 10bids | — | — | — |
| 6 · Glass Consumables | 10bids | — | — | — |
| 8 · Miscellaneous Consumables – Including medical related items | 11bids | — | — | — |
| Whole notice | 14bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)Contracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyBody governed by public lawEducation
- European UnionFunder
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtReview body
- Southern Universities Purchasing ConsortiumReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
22 commercial parties on the notice- ALPHA LABORATORIES LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- APPLETON WOODS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- APPLETON WOODS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- Alpha Laboratories LimitedAwarded supplier
- Appleton Woods LimitedAwarded supplier
- CAMLAB LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- Camlab LtdAwarded supplier
- DIXON GLASS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Show 12 more suppliers
- FLUOROCHEM LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- GREINER BIO-ONE LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- ICARUS GROUP LTDAwarded supplier
- LONDON LABORATORY EQUIPMENT LTDAwarded supplier
- SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- STARLAB (UK), LTDAwarded supplier
- STARLAB (UK), LTDAwarded supplier
- THISTLE SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- THISTLE SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- TOTAL LAB SUPPLIES LTDAwarded supplier
- VWR INTERNATIONAL LTDAwarded supplier
- VWR INTERNATIONAL LTDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria