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title: "Protein Purification System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061043"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE"
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# Protein Purification System

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061043

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## Summary

Northumbria University at Newcastle has completed the procurement process for a Protein Purification System, awarding a direct contract to GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD. The buying organisation, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, pursued a direct procurement method without competition, as detailed in legal basis 2023/54. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically involving chromatographs, with delivery intended within the UKC region. The contract, associated with project 1220794: Sustainable Styles, prioritised bespoke technical specifications and software compatibility, which necessitated this specific supplier. The contract covers the period from 16 February 2026 to 18 May 2026, with a future signature deadline scheduled for 6 February 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those offering unique and proprietary technologies compatible with specific software systems, such as UNICORN. Although competition was not a factor due to technical specifications, similar tenders could arise that favour companies providing niche, high-precision laboratory equipment. Businesses in this sector could benefit from developing strategic partnerships with research institutions like Northumbria University, enhancing their product offerings to meet specific, bespoke requirements for research and development projects.

## Notice

Northumbria University intends to directly award a contract for a Protein Purification System to GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD/CYTIVA. The requirement is for a system with bespoke technical specifications essential for project 1220794: Sustainable Styles. These specifications include column valve configurations and integrated fraction collection which are unique to the supplier's proprietary design. The system must be compatible with UNICORN software, which is the established standard for the University's existing research workflows. Due to these specific technical requirements and the need for software interoperability, no reasonable alternative exists. An absence of competition for technical reasons has therefore been identified. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009853083

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007334-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,415 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007334-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007334-2026
  27th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1009853083
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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