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Replacement of Bio-UV Spectrophotometer

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the replacement of a Bio-UV Spectrophotometer at Doncaster Hospital. The contracting authority is a public authority within the central government sector, with their headquarters located at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, carried out below the threshold without competition, and is now complete. NorthStar Scientific Ltd was awarded the contract for supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the contract period running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. Key dates include the date signed for the contract on 1st August 2025, and the contract notice published on 10th March 2026. The value of the contract amounts to £19,440 with a gross amount of £20,418.

This tender offers a specialised opportunity primarily for businesses in the laboratory and scientific equipment sector, especially those capable of providing high-quality spectrophotometers and precision optical goods. Given its completion and direct nature, it favours larger companies or those with niche expertise such as NorthStar Scientific Ltd, who can supply without a competitive bidding process. This can create business growth by establishing long-term relationships with the NHS Foundation Trust and enhancing credibility within the healthcare industry. Engaging with such contracts allows businesses to showcase their products' quality and reliability, potentially unlocking further opportunities in similar public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of Bio-UV Spectrophotometer

Notice Description

Replacement of Bio-UV Spectrophotometer for Doncaster Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021330-2026
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
£19,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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