---
title: "Analytical Grade Balances"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06086e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT"
published: "2026-01-19"
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# Analytical Grade Balances

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06086e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchasing of two Analytical Grade Balances by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, based in North Shields, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, as it was below the threshold. The procurement, classified under the "goods" category, specifically targets laboratory and precision equipment. This contract, with an award and contract completion date of 5th January 2026, commenced on 6th January 2026 and concludes by 31st January 2026. The value of the contract amounts to £26,210.13, exclusive of VAT. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract has been awarded to Sartorius UK Ltd, located in Epsom.

This tender opportunity highlights a growth avenue for businesses specializing in the supply of high-precision laboratory equipment, particularly those manufacturing or distributing electronic analytical balances. Large-scale suppliers, like Sartorius UK Ltd, who can meet the stringent procurement criteria of central government public authorities, are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. The limited competition nature of this procurement underlines the advantage businesses might possess if they are able to offer niche, compliant, high-accuracy equipment within specified timelines and requirements.

## Notice

Purchase of 2x Analytical Grade Balances

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004235-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,210 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38311100 - Electronic analytical balances

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004235-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004235-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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