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title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: E25/0005 - Ellison Labs Equipment_Batch 3"
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# GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: E25/0005 - Ellison Labs Equipment_Batch 3

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a27ad85f-785e-4eb3-80f9-61b405925e2b

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## Summary

Northumbria University has recently completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of specialised scientific equipment for its new laboratories, designed to enhance research capabilities across various scientific disciplines. The contract, valued at £176,318.63, was awarded to multiple suppliers including Wolf Laboratories Limited, Nikon Metrology UK Limited, and SciQuip Limited, and covers laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators, and ovens. This tender, initiated under an open procedure below threshold, falls between the tender and award stages, with the award notice published on 26th March 2026. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th June 2026, focusing on operations in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement invites business growth opportunities for companies specialising in scientific equipment and technologies that support advanced laboratory operations. Given the comprehensive scope including commissioning, technical training for University personnel, and ongoing technical support requirements, businesses proficient in providing specialised laboratory equipment and related services are well-suited to engage with such tenders. The procurement method allows for broader participation under an open procedure, thus fostering competitive bidding in the scientific equipment industry, potentially benefiting small to medium enterprises despite the specific criteria indicating non-suitability for SMEs or VCSEs. The contract facilitates a vibrant market environment, encouraging suppliers to innovate and deliver robust solutions aligned with cutting-edge research demands.

## Notice

Northumbria University new laboratories are designed to enable advanced research across a range of scientific disciplines. This Contract covers the supply, delivery, and installation of specialized scientific equipment necessary to fully operationalize these spaces. The scope includes the provision of equipment to operationalize advanced research spaces, encompassing commissioning, technical training for University personnel, and the provision of comprehensive technical documentation, including compliance certifications and maintenance protocols. The contract ensures full operational readiness and technical support for the specified laboratory assets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89cc6f45-6302-4f32-b0bd-9f1083a5f892 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,318 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,318 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | NIKON METROLOGY; SCIQUIP; WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89cc6f45-6302-4f32-b0bd-9f1083a5f892

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89cc6f45-6302-4f32-b0bd-9f1083a5f892
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1024461765
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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