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title: "VC-Vitek MS Prime - Lab Equipment for Seaton Delaval MMC"
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# VC-Vitek MS Prime - Lab Equipment for Seaton Delaval MMC

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-966174ab-c23a-4a16-b5a6-e95742eaca1e

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## Summary

The procurement process for VC-Vitek MS Prime lab equipment is facilitated by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the goods category and used a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 30th June 2025, and the contract active from 3rd July 2025 to 28th July 2028, indicating the completion status of the tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with the capacity to supply precision tools, though not necessarily geared towards SMEs or VCSEs. With the awarded contract valued at £223,710, this procurement represents a noteworthy opportunity for established suppliers in the industry, enhancing growth potential by expanding partnerships with public healthcare trusts such as Northumbria Healthcare. Companies similar to the awarded supplier, BIOMERIEUX UK LIMITED, which demonstrate reliability and industry expertise, would be well-suited to participate in such tender processes.

## Notice

VC-Vitek MS Prime - Lab Equipment for Seaton Delaval MMC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56829f0-cce6-4bb0-a4d3-95ed4b2c8a00 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,710 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,710 |
| 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 NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOMERIEUX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56829f0-cce6-4bb0-a4d3-95ed4b2c8a00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56829f0-cce6-4bb0-a4d3-95ed4b2c8a00
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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