---
title: "Purchase of benchtop centrifuges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065af1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# Purchase of benchtop centrifuges

Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065af1

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, involved the direct purchase of benchtop centrifuges within the medical equipment industry. The contract, awarded to Henderson Biomedical Limited, was initiated through a "Below threshold - without competition" method, a direct procurement process tailored for orders not reaching a competitive threshold. A total contract value of £12,217.37, excluding VAT, was signed on 6th February 2026 and extends from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2031. The process is complete, moving from the procurement stage to the award and contract stage, with crucial documents published on 24th February 2026.

This tender represents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in medical equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly for those focusing on centrifugal technologies. Large-scale enterprises equipped to offer competitive pricing and flexible delivery arrangements, like Henderson Biomedical, may find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their business foothold in healthcare settings. Engaging in direct procurement processes allows firms to establish relationships with prominent healthcare entities, such as NHS Trusts, and leverage such contracts for further strategic development within the sector.

## Notice

Purchase of benchtop centrifuges PO RR8N400646569 was raised against quote QU2038 for 1 centrifuge. An additional PO was raised against quote 17107. As 2 orders were raised Henderson Biomedical have offered 7.5% discount as the deliveries were not able to be combined. See attached email.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016445-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,217 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON BIOMEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016445-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016445-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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