Tender overview

Updated 13 February 2026

Buyer: Northumbria University
Status: Complete
Procurement method: Below threshold - without competition
Category: Not supplied
CPV classification: Not supplied
Tender period: Not supplied — Not supplied

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014333013

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

1 shown

Active

Protein Purification System

Awarded: Not supplied
Award value: Not supplied
Suppliers: 1
Signed contract: 4 February 2026

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties

Buyer

Northumbria University

Pandon Building, Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, UKC22, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PNBP-4638-XHJP

Supplier

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD

Amersham Place, Little Chalfont, UKJ13, HP7 9NA, United Kingdom

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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