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RTH - BIO-UV spectrophotometer - Capital Purchase

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a capital purchase, acquiring a BIO-UV spectrophotometer for Rotherham Hospital. This process falls under the "goods" category (Laboratory, optical and precision equipment) and used a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract, valued at £20,998.80 gross, was signed with Northstar Scientific Ltd on 26 January 2026 and will remain active until 31 March 2031. Located in Sheffield, the hospital is part of the central government public authority category, providing a key timeline where the contract notice was published on 10 March 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for large suppliers specialising in laboratory and optical precision equipment, such as Northstar Scientific Ltd. With expanding healthcare facilities and ongoing equipment needs, companies able to offer sophisticated spectrophotometric instruments may benefit from direct procurement opportunities like this one. Businesses in the medical and scientific equipment industry will find potential for competitive advantage through strategic partnerships with NHS foundations and similar public health organisations.

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Notice Title

RTH - BIO-UV spectrophotometer - Capital Purchase

Notice Description

Capital purchase for replacement BIO-UV spectrophotometer at Rotherham hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066647
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021311-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,499 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 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
SHEFFIELD 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHSTAR SCIENTIFIC

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