---
title: "Replacement of Bio-UV Spectrophotometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066653"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Replacement of Bio-UV Spectrophotometer

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066653

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the replacement of a Bio-UV Spectrophotometer at Doncaster Hospital. The contracting authority is a public authority within the central government sector, with their headquarters located at Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, carried out below the threshold without competition, and is now complete. NorthStar Scientific Ltd was awarded the contract for supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the contract period running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. Key dates include the date signed for the contract on 1st August 2025, and the contract notice published on 10th March 2026. The value of the contract amounts to £19,440 with a gross amount of £20,418.

This tender offers a specialised opportunity primarily for businesses in the laboratory and scientific equipment sector, especially those capable of providing high-quality spectrophotometers and precision optical goods. Given its completion and direct nature, it favours larger companies or those with niche expertise such as NorthStar Scientific Ltd, who can supply without a competitive bidding process. This can create business growth by establishing long-term relationships with the NHS Foundation Trust and enhancing credibility within the healthcare industry. Engaging with such contracts allows businesses to showcase their products' quality and reliability, potentially unlocking further opportunities in similar public procurement projects.

## Notice

Replacement of Bio-UV Spectrophotometer for Doncaster Hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021330-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,440 |

## 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 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021330-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021330-2026
  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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