Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

Nuclear Waste Services Limited

Published: Apr 17, 2026

Updated: Jun 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

Procurement notice from Nuclear Waste Services Limited (United Kingdom, energy & power): Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals. Submission deadline Jul 2026.

This is a supplies contract in the energy and power, environment and climate and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Oil Gas, Laboratory and Nuclear. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 7.9 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 10, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the energy and power sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

There is a requirement for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Group (NDA) to put in place a single supplier Contract for Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals to support operational activities across the NDA nuclear sites.
This is a collaborative procurement with Sellafield Limited acting on behalf of the following named Operating Companies:
• Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS)
• Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Dounreay
• Nuclear Waste Services (NWS)
This collaborative procurement will result in the award of separate contracts to each Operating Company.
The Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Contract opportunity will include, but is not limited to, the following scope:
• Glassware
• Filter papers
• Filter cards
• Containers
• Vials
• Bungs
• Pipettes
• Beakers
• Test strips
• Pipettes
• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) bottles
• Alpha counting planchet
• Laboratory equipment (small ovens & incubators, stirrers, hotplates, blenders, heaters, furnaces, heating mantles, mixers, shakers and washers)
• Supply of high grade, specialised chemicals such as Sodium Hydroxide (5 Litres), Nitric Acid (2.5 Litres), Hydrofluoric Acid and buffer solutions (5 Litres)
Please note that delivery is required across the NDA sites, further information on the delivery locations was provided within the previous UK 1 pipeline notice. The link to this is available via the following URL: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081417-2025

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 17, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 035302-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Nuclear Waste Services Limited

Nuclear Waste Services Limited has issued 23 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 14 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £7,900,000 - £7,900,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 035302-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 10, 2026. You have 15 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Nuclear Waste Services Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.