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Replacement of 2 centrifuges

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Feb 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the replacement of two centrifuges within their Haematology and Biochemistry departments. The procurement falls under the medical equipment industry category and is centred in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded with a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition and is currently active, running from 23rd February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £13,493.58 (excluding VAT) with the agreement signed on the 20th of February 2026.

This particular procurement presents business growth opportunities primarily for suppliers specialising in medical equipment such as centrifuges. Businesses with expertise in supplying goods to healthcare institutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially those involving direct procurement methods. DJB Labcare Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Newport Pagnell, has been awarded the contract, showcasing potential for SMEs to access public sector contracts without competition under certain thresholds.

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Notice Title

Replacement of 2 centrifuges

Notice Description

Replacement of 2 centrifuges within Haematology and Biochemistry due to current centrifuges not being fit for purpose.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017689-2026
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
SME

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
£13,493 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DJB LABCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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