---
title: "RTH - BIO-UV spectrophotometer - Capital Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066647"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# RTH - BIO-UV spectrophotometer - Capital Purchase

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066647

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a capital purchase, acquiring a BIO-UV spectrophotometer for Rotherham Hospital. This process falls under the "goods" category (Laboratory, optical and precision equipment) and used a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract, valued at £20,998.80 gross, was signed with Northstar Scientific Ltd on 26 January 2026 and will remain active until 31 March 2031. Located in Sheffield, the hospital is part of the central government public authority category, providing a key timeline where the contract notice was published on 10 March 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for large suppliers specialising in laboratory and optical precision equipment, such as Northstar Scientific Ltd. With expanding healthcare facilities and ongoing equipment needs, companies able to offer sophisticated spectrophotometric instruments may benefit from direct procurement opportunities like this one. Businesses in the medical and scientific equipment industry will find potential for competitive advantage through strategic partnerships with NHS foundations and similar public health organisations.

## Notice

Capital purchase for replacement BIO-UV spectrophotometer at Rotherham hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021311-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,499 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHSTAR SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 12:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021311-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021311-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nstaruk.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

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