Award

Analytical Grade Balances

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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19 Jan 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the purchasing of two Analytical Grade Balances by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, based in North Shields, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, as it was below the threshold. The procurement, classified under the "goods" category, specifically targets laboratory and precision equipment. This contract, with an award and contract completion date of 5th January 2026, commenced on 6th January 2026 and concludes by 31st January 2026. The value of the contract amounts to £26,210.13, exclusive of VAT. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract has been awarded to Sartorius UK Ltd, located in Epsom.

This tender opportunity highlights a growth avenue for businesses specializing in the supply of high-precision laboratory equipment, particularly those manufacturing or distributing electronic analytical balances. Large-scale suppliers, like Sartorius UK Ltd, who can meet the stringent procurement criteria of central government public authorities, are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. The limited competition nature of this procurement underlines the advantage businesses might possess if they are able to offer niche, compliant, high-accuracy equipment within specified timelines and requirements.

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Notice Title

Analytical Grade Balances

Notice Description

Purchase of 2x Analytical Grade Balances

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06086e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004235-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

38311100 - Electronic analytical balances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justyna.wisniewska@nhct.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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARTORIUS

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