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VC-Vitek MS Prime - Lab Equipment for Seaton Delaval MMC

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Jul 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for VC-Vitek MS Prime lab equipment is facilitated by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the goods category and used a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 30th June 2025, and the contract active from 3rd July 2025 to 28th July 2028, indicating the completion status of the tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with the capacity to supply precision tools, though not necessarily geared towards SMEs or VCSEs. With the awarded contract valued at £223,710, this procurement represents a noteworthy opportunity for established suppliers in the industry, enhancing growth potential by expanding partnerships with public healthcare trusts such as Northumbria Healthcare. Companies similar to the awarded supplier, BIOMERIEUX UK LIMITED, which demonstrate reliability and industry expertise, would be well-suited to participate in such tender processes.

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Notice Title

VC-Vitek MS Prime - Lab Equipment for Seaton Delaval MMC

Notice Description

VC-Vitek MS Prime - Lab Equipment for Seaton Delaval MMC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-966174ab-c23a-4a16-b5a6-e95742eaca1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56829f0-cce6-4bb0-a4d3-95ed4b2c8a00
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,710 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,710 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Martin Robson (RTF)
Contact Email
martin.robson@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOMERIEUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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