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Endoscopy scope washing consumables

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:58

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03 Feb 2026 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, a central government public authority based in North Shields, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Endoscopy scope washing consumables." The procurement was conducted through a direct award method, reflecting a completed status. The procurement process commenced with a tender, and the awarded contract is valued at approximately £1,738,594.63 (gross). The associated awards were announced on the 3rd of February 2026, with the contract period scheduled to run from the 17th of February 2026 to the 16th of February 2034. The goods to be supplied fall under the industry categories including specialised chemical products and disinfectants, with delivery addresses predominantly located in the North East of England.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the chemical and cleaning products sector, particularly those capable of providing endoscopy scope washing consumables. Given the direct award nature of the procurement, the opportunity was purposefully directed to Wassenburg Limited, indicating specialised product requirements that limit competition. Businesses looking to enter or expand in the healthcare consumables market can find growth opportunities by aligning with the product specifications mandated by entities like Northumbria Healthcare. Companies with expertise in manufacturing specialised chemical products and providing cleaning and disinfecting solutions, especially Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), are best suited for these types of procurements due to the technical nature and specificity of the requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Endoscopy scope washing consumables

Notice Description

Endoscopy scope washing consumables for Northumbria Healthcare Endoscopy services

Procurement Information

Endoscopy washing consumables cannot be provided by non-OEM provider

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06154a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009539-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

24455000 - Disinfectants

24950000 - Specialised chemical products

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,438,828 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
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 HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
Christopher Downs
Contact Email
christopher.downs@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
03448118111

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

WASSENBURG

Further Information

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