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title: "Multi-mode Plate Reader"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610fd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE"
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# Multi-mode Plate Reader

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610fd

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, identified as a sub-central public authority, has awarded a direct contract to BMG LABTECH LIMITED for the supply, delivery, and installation of a CLARIOstar® Plus multi-mode microplate reader. This procurement falls under the goods category and pertains to the research needs of Project 1220794: Sustainable Styles. The procurement process, identified by tender ID CASE0039253, was conducted as a 'below threshold - without competition', implying there was no competitive bidding involved. This covered a specialised analytical system with advanced features to ensure compatibility with existing research protocols. The contract period is from 16th February 2026 to 18th May 2026, with all delivery activities expected to be carried out in the UK region (UKC). The overall contract is valued at £63,648, and the milestone for future signature is scheduled for 9th February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacture and supply of laboratory and analytical equipment, as well as those offering specialised training services. Companies with experience in providing advanced analytical and data interoperability solutions, particularly to academic institutions, stand to benefit greatly from such engagements. Given the high specificity of technical requirements like patented LVF Monochromators™ and Enhanced Dynamic Range technology, suppliers with existing capabilities in cutting-edge spectrometry technologies may find such tenders advantageous to their growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise in supporting research innovation could leverage similar contracts to reinforce their portfolios and expand their reach in the higher education research sector.

## Notice

Northumbria University intends to directly award a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a BMG Labtech CLARIOstar(r) Plus multi-mode microplate reader to support research for Project 1220794: Sustainable Styles. The procurement covers a specialized analytical system equipped with patented Linear Variable Filter (LVF) Monochromators(tm) and Enhanced Dynamic Range (EDR) technology. This specific model is required to ensure complete technical and data interoperability with existing established research protocols and identical hardware utilized by lead project partners. The scope includes the proprietary MARS Data Analysis Software and on-site technical training to ensure compliance with the funder's high-throughput data reproducibility standards. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1010010754

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007633-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 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 | £63,648 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA 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 | BMG LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007633-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007633-2026
  28th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1010010754
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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