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01 Jul 2026 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, involved the purchase of a Luminometer Reader. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in North Shields, UK, the procurement was executed using a direct method without competition, labelled as a below-threshold process. The award stage was completed, with Protak Scientific Ltd being the supplier. Key dates include the contract's active period from 19th May 2026 to 17th June 2026, with the contract being formally signed on 19th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly small to medium enterprises. Companies similar to Protak Scientific Ltd that are efficient in supplying specialised scientific equipment could greatly benefit from engaging in such processes. The absence of competition in this particular procurement method highlights a potential niche for businesses that can offer specialised services or products directly applicable to the needs of public authorities. This approach can lead to long-term growth through establishing direct procurement relationships with governmental entities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Luminometer Reader

Notice Description

Purchase of Luminometer Reader for MMC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061520-2026
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

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
£28,862 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 17 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PROTAK SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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