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20 Oct 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust bought an Evolution One spectrophotometer, a laboratory instrument for measuring light absorption and analysing samples. The procurement was for supply of the equipment, classified as laboratory and optical equipment. Delivery was to the Trust in Liverpool.

The procurement is complete and Thermo Electron Manufacturing Limited was selected to supply the spectrophotometer. The contract was awarded through a direct, below-threshold route without competition. The contract was signed on 20 October 2026 and runs for that day. Its value is £15,747.56 excluding tax (£18,897.07 including tax). The procurement was arranged as a single lot.

This purchase shows demand from The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust for an Evolution One spectrophotometer. Suppliers credible for a future requirement of this kind would need to supply this specific laboratory instrument and arrange delivery to Liverpool. The recorded purchase was a single equipment supply rather than a broader programme of laboratory services or works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVOLUTION ONE SPECTROPHOTOMETER

Notice Description

The supply of EVOLUTION ONE SPECTROPHOTOMETER

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078be9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099032-2026
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
£15,747 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Thermo Electron Manufacturing Limited

Further Information

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