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Multi-mode Plate Reader

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of a BMG Labtech CLARIOstar® Plus multi-mode microplate reader, aimed at advancing research for Project 1220794 titled "Sustainable Styles". The procurement falls under the spectrometers category, with a focus on goods and is situated in the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage had already been completed, proceeding directly to an award phase. This contract, valued at £63,648, with a currency denomination in GBP, was officially signed on 29th January 2026 and is scheduled to span from 16th February 2026 to 18th May 2026. It uses a direct procurement method below the competition threshold and is designed to meet specific technical requirements for compatibility with existing protocols.

This tender provides a streamlined collaboration opportunity for large-scale suppliers within the analytical and scientific instrument industry, specifically those involved in cutting-edge spectrometry technologies. BMG LABTECH LIMITED, as a supplier, has secured the contract under a process without competition, highlighting the strategic fit of their offering within the university’s research scope. Businesses equipped with advanced analytical systems, proprietary software solutions, or capable of providing specialised technical training, especially within the science and technology sectors, could find similar tenders beneficial in fostering growth. Furthermore, businesses with expertise in proprietary technology ensuring high data reproducibility and compatibility are particularly well-positioned to pursue opportunities in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-mode Plate Reader

Notice Description

Northumbria University has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a BMG Labtech CLARIOstar(r) Plus multi-mode microplate reader to support research for Project 1220794: Sustainable Styles. The procurement covers a specialized analytical system equipped with patented Linear Variable Filter (LVF) Monochromators(tm) and Enhanced Dynamic Range (EDR) technology. This specific model is required to ensure complete technical and data interoperability with existing established research protocols and identical hardware utilized by lead project partners. The scope includes the proprietary MARS Data Analysis Software and on-site technical training to ensure. compliance with the funder's high-throughput data reproducibility standards. Consequently, no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014342345

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065445
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013581-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,648 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Laura Rizaeva
Contact Email
laura.rizaeva@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 227 4303

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

BMG LABTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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