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title: "Aerosol photometer and generator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0656b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Aerosol photometer and generator

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0656b0

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## Summary

The contracting process involved Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, a public authority related to central government located in North Shields, United Kingdom. The procurement process pertained to the award and contract stage for the purchase of an aerosol photometer and generator, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method used was 'limited', indicating below-threshold competition. The contract, signed on 11th February 2026, is active from that day until 4th March 2026, with an estimated gross value of £19,293.60. The award was made to Air Techniques International Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Letchworth Garden City.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to engage with a central government buyer. Companies with expertise in developing or supplying aerosol photometers and generators would be particularly well-suited to similar future opportunities. Participation in such tenders can pave the way for building a reputation in supplying high-quality goods to public healthcare sectors, enhancing business growth and expanding market presence within the UK. The limited procurement method suggests that smaller and specialised businesses may also compete in similar opportunities with lesser competition barriers.

## Notice

Purchase of aerosol photometer and generator

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014599-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,078 |

## 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 | AIR TECHNIQUES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 09:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014599-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014599-2026
  18th February 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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