Award

Autonomous Laboratory Robot System LWH

LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Dec 2025 at 14:06

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for an Autonomous Laboratory Robot System, with the award status pending as of 29th December 2025. The procurement was conducted under an open, competitive flexible procedure aimed at central government public authorities, specifically within the 'goods' category for blood-transfusion devices. This tender is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with the successful bid awarded to LabMatic Automation GmbH, a German SME. The contract period begins on 23rd March 2026, extending until 22nd March 2033, with the possibility of a three-year renewal. Key milestones include a standstill period concluding on 9th January 2026 and a scheduled future contract signature on 12th January 2026.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and automation sectors, particularly those capable of supplying advanced laboratory automation solutions. SMEs like LabMatic Automation GmbH have shown that smaller, specialised suppliers can successfully compete against larger entities by offering innovative robotic systems. The procurement's focus on future-proofing laboratory processes supports long-term business growth through technological advancements in healthcare settings. Companies that provide scalable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions in the medical devices industry would find contracts of this nature well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Autonomous Laboratory Robot System LWH

Notice Description

This notice is setting out that Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust intends to enter into a contract for the provision of an Autonomous Laboratory Robot System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055de7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086315-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33194210 - Blood-transfusion devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£409,718 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L8 7SS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABMATIC AUTOMATION

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