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Protein Purification System

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE

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27 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University at Newcastle has completed the procurement process for a Protein Purification System, awarding a direct contract to GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD. The buying organisation, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, pursued a direct procurement method without competition, as detailed in legal basis 2023/54. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically involving chromatographs, with delivery intended within the UKC region. The contract, associated with project 1220794: Sustainable Styles, prioritised bespoke technical specifications and software compatibility, which necessitated this specific supplier. The contract covers the period from 16 February 2026 to 18 May 2026, with a future signature deadline scheduled for 6 February 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those offering unique and proprietary technologies compatible with specific software systems, such as UNICORN. Although competition was not a factor due to technical specifications, similar tenders could arise that favour companies providing niche, high-precision laboratory equipment. Businesses in this sector could benefit from developing strategic partnerships with research institutions like Northumbria University, enhancing their product offerings to meet specific, bespoke requirements for research and development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Protein Purification System

Notice Description

Northumbria University intends to directly award a contract for a Protein Purification System to GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD/CYTIVA. The requirement is for a system with bespoke technical specifications essential for project 1220794: Sustainable Styles. These specifications include column valve configurations and integrated fraction collection which are unique to the supplier's proprietary design. The system must be compatible with UNICORN software, which is the established standard for the University's existing research workflows. Due to these specific technical requirements and the need for software interoperability, no reasonable alternative exists. An absence of competition for technical reasons has therefore been identified. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009853083

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061043
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007334-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,415 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 18 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Laura Rizaeva
Contact Email
laura.rizaeva@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 232 6002

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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