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title: "Purchase of FTIR and Spectrometer"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Purchase of FTIR and Spectrometer

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c3a12ec-aca9-4e63-ae64-dc1dbbbecc5b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, purchasing laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically FTIR and spectrometers. This falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and is part of the NHSSC Framework for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services. The tender process is selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has concluded with the awarding stage updated on 20th April 2026. The contract period was set to start and end on 15th April 2026, and the awarded contract value is £32,764.08 GBP.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities, especially for large companies involved in manufacturing and supplying laboratory and diagnostic equipment. Being part of a framework agreement, it provides access to buyers like Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd, potentially facilitating long-term relationships and additional contracts. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality precision laboratory equipment would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, winning such tenders enhances a company's visibility and reputation in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHSSC Framework for Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing & Pathology Managed Services 2023/S 000-028831

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3db19df-a6d8-4e5a-a63f-f836a46f7b7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,764 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,764 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3db19df-a6d8-4e5a-a63f-f836a46f7b7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3db19df-a6d8-4e5a-a63f-f836a46f7b7e
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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