Scope
Description
Northumbria University has directly awarded a contract for a Protein Purification System to GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD/CYTIVA.
The system with bespoke technical specifications is essential for the project Sustainable Styles. The specifications include column valve configurations and integrated fraction collection which are unique to the supplier’s proprietary design. The system is compatible with UNICORN software, which is the established standard for the University's existing research workflows. Due to these specific technical requirements and the necessity of software interoperability to maintain research integrity, it has been determined that no reasonable alternative exists. An absence of competition for technical reasons has therefore been identified.
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Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £45,415.69 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 February 2026
Contract dates
- 16 February 2026 to 18 May 2026
- 3 months, 3 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38432200 - Chromatographs
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD
Amersham Place
Little Chalfont
HP7 9NA
United Kingdom
Email: OrdersUK@cytiva.com
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Northumbria University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBP-4638-XHJP
Pandon Building, Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government