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Northstar Spectophotometer

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, a public authority within central government, is overseeing the procurement of a Northstar Spectophotometer. The buying organisation is located in North Shields, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the goods category and specifically involves imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Northstar Scientific Ltd, based in Garforth, Leeds. The procurement method employed was direct and below the threshold, executed without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 25 February 2026 and its conclusion on 26 February 2026, with a total value of £26,138 GBP in gross terms.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment. SMEs, particularly those in the region capable of fulfilling contracts without competition, may find similar tenders advantageous. Northstar Scientific Ltd, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplifies how focused expertise and readiness can secure governmental contracts. Such opportunities encourage businesses to expedite innovations in medical equipment while offering a competitive edge in the industry.

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Notice Title

Northstar Spectophotometer

Notice Description

Procurement of Northstar Spectohotometer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06623d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019540-2026
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

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,782 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NORTHSTAR SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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