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RTH - BIO-UV spectrophotometer - Capital Purchase

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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03 Feb 2026 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the acquisition of a BIO-UV spectrophotometer, classified under the medical software package industry category. This contract, valued at £17,499, is part of a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award date being 26th January 2026 and publication on 3rd February 2026. The contract period is set from 31st March 2026 to 28th March 2031. The delivery location is Sheffield, UK, with a postal code of S5 7AU.

This tender presents opportunities particularly suited for SMEs involved in medical technology or equipment supply, although the awarded supplier is Northstar Scientific Ltd, an SME itself. Businesses equipped with innovative medical solutions and the ability to fulfil direct procurement requirements may find such tenders a fitting addition to their portfolio, potentially fostering growth in the healthcare supply industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RTH - BIO-UV spectrophotometer - Capital Purchase

Notice Description

BIO-UV spectrophotometer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f4a223e-419e-4e9e-b437-4b56f6b5bb2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e463562-9691-41a9-ba92-a3786000a8ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,499 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,499 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Northstar Scientific Ltd

Further Information

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