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Laboratory Consumables and Bottles Framework

Severn Trent Water Limited · Private utility

In brief

Severn Trent Water Limited has announced plans to buy medical supplies and architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 10 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for medical supplies contracts across the UK (from 964 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work.

What the notice says

Severn Trent Water Limited (STW) intends to establish a framework agreement for the supply and distribution of Lab Consumables. STW is seeking to understand market appetite and capability in advance of finalising the procurement strategy. The scope and structure of the framework may therefore be refined following this engagement. The contract is expected to include the following lots, which are subject to change: • Lot 1 - General Lab Consumables • Lot 2 - Laboratory Chemicals - Reagents & Buffers • Lot 3 - Bottles (Dosed, Non-Dosed, Specialised) • Lot 4 - Crypto Consumables Products within the lots above are required to meet minimum accreditation standards which will be detailed within the specification. Delivery will be required to direct to site and to our Regional Distribution Centres as and when required.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 099214-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

65

Awards

23

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

  1. Specific Pathogen Free Eggs (SPF) Supply

    MhraUK-wideMedical equipment and supplies

    Closing soon10 hours leftLow competition

    £350kestimated
  2. Orthotic Splints & Braces

    The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustWest MidlandsMedical equipment and supplies

    Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £60kestimated
  3. 23_27 Cleaning Chemicals and Hand Soaps

    Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPOUK-wideMedical equipment and supplies

    Closing soon12 hours left4 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £7mframework ceiling
  4. Theatre/ENT Dental

    The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustWest MidlandsMedical equipment and supplies

    Closing soon12 hours leftSmall contract

    £100kestimated
  5. Technology Enabled Care

    Norfolk County CouncilEast of EnglandMedical equipment and supplies, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £12.7mestimated

From notice 099214-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.