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Protein Purification System

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria University, a sub-central government public authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for a Protein Purification System as part of the Sustainable Styles project. The contract was directly awarded to GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD due to the unique technical specifications required, such as proprietary column valve configurations and software compatibility with UNICORN, vital for the university's research workflows. This procurement process, finalised under the award stage, was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, adhering to guidelines for acquisitions below the threshold. The contract, valued at £45,415.69, is set to run from 16 February 2026 to 18 May 2026, and the procurement relates directly to the purchase of goods classified under chromatographs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in life sciences solutions, particularly those offering bespoke and technically sophisticated products compatible with existing research infrastructures. Companies that can provide tailored systems with proprietary designs and ensure software interoperability will find such procurement processes favourable for business growth. Given the direct procurement method utilised and its specific technical requirements, large-scale suppliers with established expertise in chromatography and life sciences applications are particularly well-suited to engage with similar contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Protein Purification System

Notice Description

Northumbria University has directly awarded a contract for a Protein Purification System to GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD/CYTIVA. The system with bespoke technical specifications is essential for the project Sustainable Styles. The specifications include column valve configurations and integrated fraction collection which are unique to the supplier's proprietary design. The system is compatible with UNICORN software, which is the established standard for the University's existing research workflows. Due to these specific technical requirements and the necessity of software interoperability to maintain research integrity, it has been determined that 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=1014333013

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065446
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013583-2026
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

38432200 - Chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 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

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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