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Purchase of benchtop centrifuges

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, involved the direct purchase of benchtop centrifuges within the medical equipment industry. The contract, awarded to Henderson Biomedical Limited, was initiated through a "Below threshold - without competition" method, a direct procurement process tailored for orders not reaching a competitive threshold. A total contract value of £12,217.37, excluding VAT, was signed on 6th February 2026 and extends from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2031. The process is complete, moving from the procurement stage to the award and contract stage, with crucial documents published on 24th February 2026.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in medical equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly for those focusing on centrifugal technologies. Large-scale enterprises equipped to offer competitive pricing and flexible delivery arrangements, like Henderson Biomedical, may find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their business foothold in healthcare settings. Engaging in direct procurement processes allows firms to establish relationships with prominent healthcare entities, such as NHS Trusts, and leverage such contracts for further strategic development within the sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of benchtop centrifuges

Notice Description

Purchase of benchtop centrifuges PO RR8N400646569 was raised against quote QU2038 for 1 centrifuge. An additional PO was raised against quote 17107. As 2 orders were raised Henderson Biomedical have offered 7.5% discount as the deliveries were not able to be combined. See attached email.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065af1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016445-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,217 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON BIOMEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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