Award

Automated Workflow System

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 09:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2025 at 08:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 08:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the University of York, a sub-central government public authority, focused on acquiring an Automated Workflow System. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was awarded on 17th October 2025, with activities expected to continue until 1st December 2026, and possible extensions up to December 2028. The procurement method was an open competition, below the threshold, targeting the United Kingdom, specifically the UKE21 region. The key project goals include enhancing process consistency, improving instrument efficiency, and mitigating sample loss and cross-contamination risks. The tender process was initiated on 6th August 2025, with a submission deadline on 1st September 2025, and all relevant documents being available for unrestricted access.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium enterprises focused on innovative automation solutions for scientific processes would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations with respected institutions like the University of York, enhancing business credentials and expanding client portfolios. As DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK & IRELAND LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise, secured this contract, similar firms can be motivated by the potential for growth in the sector and the enhancement of technical offerings through such collaborative projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Workflow System

Notice Description

The system is to provide derivatisation of archaeological lipid extracts using N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA). The system should enable sample derivatisation and preparation for injection to occur concurrently with the GC-MS analysis of the preceding sample. The primary objectives are to improve process consistency, maximise instrument efficiency, and minimise manual handling, sample loss, and the risk of cross-contamination. Scope is to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Service contract of two years beyond the initial warranty.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058224
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080444-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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