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Ultraview Headlight

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Apr 2026 at 13:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the supply of the "Ultraview Headlight" for theatre use, with a focus on the goods industry category. Located in North Shields, UK, the trust engaged in a direct procurement method without competition due to it being below the threshold. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 5th March 2026 and active until 26th March 2026. The contract, valued at £14,940 gross, was announced on 7th April 2026.

This opportunity can provide growth for businesses focused on the manufacture and supply of operating-theatre lamps and related medical equipment. Companies that can offer high-quality goods, tailored to healthcare needs, would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. As the procurement method involved direct negotiation below the threshold, it offers insights into procurement processes for similar NHS contracts, thus serving as a valuable case study for businesses aiming to engage in the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ultraview Headlight

Notice Description

Ultraview Headlight for theatres

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031535-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31524110 - Operating-theatre lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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

TOFFELN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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