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title: "Protein Purification System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065446"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY"
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# Protein Purification System

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065446

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## Summary

Northumbria University, a sub-central government public authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for a Protein Purification System as part of the Sustainable Styles project. The contract was directly awarded to GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD due to the unique technical specifications required, such as proprietary column valve configurations and software compatibility with UNICORN, vital for the university's research workflows. This procurement process, finalised under the award stage, was conducted without competition due to technical reasons, adhering to guidelines for acquisitions below the threshold. The contract, valued at £45,415.69, is set to run from 16 February 2026 to 18 May 2026, and the procurement relates directly to the purchase of goods classified under chromatographs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in life sciences solutions, particularly those offering bespoke and technically sophisticated products compatible with existing research infrastructures. Companies that can provide tailored systems with proprietary designs and ensure software interoperability will find such procurement processes favourable for business growth. Given the direct procurement method utilised and its specific technical requirements, large-scale suppliers with established expertise in chromatography and life sciences applications are particularly well-suited to engage with similar contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Northumbria University has directly awarded a contract for a Protein Purification System to GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD/CYTIVA. The system with bespoke technical specifications is essential for the project Sustainable Styles. The specifications include column valve configurations and integrated fraction collection which are unique to the supplier's proprietary design. The system is compatible with UNICORN software, which is the established standard for the University's existing research workflows. Due to these specific technical requirements and the necessity of software interoperability to maintain research integrity, it has been determined that 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=1014333013

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013583-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,415 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| 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

- 13 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013583-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013583-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014333013
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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