---
title: "Purchase of STERITEST SYMBIO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Purchase of STERITEST SYMBIO

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686b2

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## Summary

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management successfully completed a procurement process to acquire the STERITEST SYMBIO Pump. Located in North Shields, United Kingdom, the procurement was tagged under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, primarily serving the needs of QC Microbiology. The procurement method was direct and occurred below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The purchase contract, valued at £35,450 excluding VAT, was signed on 18 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 20 March to 21 March 2026. The award stage concluded with the supplier, Merck Life Science UK Limited based in Gillingham, assuming responsibility for delivering the goods.

The acquisition of the Steritest Symbio Pump by Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technologies to connect with healthcare facility management organisations. Given the direct procurement method, businesses with existing relationships or those who can offer specialised equipment services may find similar opportunities for growth by fostering connections with public health authorities. Companies engaged in manufacturing precision laboratory equipment would be especially well-suited to tender for similar future procurements, leveraging specialised expertise to meet stringent quality assurance criteria.

## Notice

Purchase of peristaltic Pump for use in a QC Microbiology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035787-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,450 |

## 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 | MERCK LIFE SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035787-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035787-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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