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title: "RTH - BIO-UV spectrophotometer - Capital Purchase"
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# RTH - BIO-UV spectrophotometer - Capital Purchase

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f4a223e-419e-4e9e-b437-4b56f6b5bb2a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the acquisition of a BIO-UV spectrophotometer, classified under the medical software package industry category. This contract, valued at £17,499, is part of a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award date being 26th January 2026 and publication on 3rd February 2026. The contract period is set from 31st March 2026 to 28th March 2031. The delivery location is Sheffield, UK, with a postal code of S5 7AU.

This tender presents opportunities particularly suited for SMEs involved in medical technology or equipment supply, although the awarded supplier is Northstar Scientific Ltd, an SME itself. Businesses equipped with innovative medical solutions and the ability to fulfil direct procurement requirements may find such tenders a fitting addition to their portfolio, potentially fostering growth in the healthcare supply industry.

## Notice

BIO-UV spectrophotometer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e463562-9691-41a9-ba92-a3786000a8ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,499 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,499 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHSTAR SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e463562-9691-41a9-ba92-a3786000a8ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e463562-9691-41a9-ba92-a3786000a8ec
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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