CSIRO Labware and Chemicals Panel
Tender Overview
About this tender
CSIRO is establishing a panel for the supply of laboratory consumables and chemical products to support research operations. The panel will cover laboratory chemicals, reagents, standards, and lab consumables such as glassware and plastics. Suppliers on this panel will need to provide compliant supply, packaging and delivery services with appropriate quality assurance documentation and safety data sheets, along with reliable logistics support. The panel spans multiple locations across all Australian states and territories, including metropolitan and regional areas.
Frequently asked questions
- The panel covers laboratory chemicals, reagents, standards, and lab consumables including glassware and plastics for CSIRO research operations.
- Suppliers must provide compliant supply with appropriate quality assurance documentation, safety data sheets, and reliable logistics for packaging and delivery.
- The panel services locations across all Australian states and territories, spanning both metropolitan areas and regional locations from Perth to Darwin and across southern Australia.
- CSIRO is establishing and managing this labware and chemicals panel for their research operations.
- The reference number for this tender is CSIRORFT2026022.
- The panel covers chemicals including biochemicals and gas materials, compounds and mixtures, and laboratory and scientific equipment supply.
How to respond to this tender
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