Award

Purchase of STERITEST SYMBIO

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management successfully completed a procurement process to acquire the STERITEST SYMBIO Pump. Located in North Shields, United Kingdom, the procurement was tagged under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, primarily serving the needs of QC Microbiology. The procurement method was direct and occurred below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The purchase contract, valued at £35,450 excluding VAT, was signed on 18 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 20 March to 21 March 2026. The award stage concluded with the supplier, Merck Life Science UK Limited based in Gillingham, assuming responsibility for delivering the goods.

The acquisition of the Steritest Symbio Pump by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technologies to connect with healthcare facility management organisations. Given the direct procurement method, businesses with existing relationships or those who can offer specialised equipment services may find similar opportunities for growth by fostering connections with public health authorities. Companies engaged in manufacturing precision laboratory equipment would be especially well-suited to tender for similar future procurements, leveraging specialised expertise to meet stringent quality assurance criteria.

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Notice Title

Purchase of STERITEST SYMBIO

Notice Description

Purchase of peristaltic Pump for use in a QC Microbiology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035787-2026
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

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
£35,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 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

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

Further Information

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