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Automated Liquid Handling System for Illumina PCR-free library prep

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Oct 2025 at 17:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Oct 2025 at 17:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, recently completed a procurement process for acquiring an Automated Liquid Handling System tailored for Illumina PCR-free library preparation. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory and precision equipment, with a direct award procurement method. The contract, awarded on 16th October 2025, involves a substantial financial commitment, with a gross value of £326,008.10. The main supplier involved is BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, based in Buckinghamshire. The procurement process, now at the award stage, is expected to conclude with the signing of the contract by 28th October 2025, commencing on 3rd November 2025 and lasting until 30th September 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in automated liquid handling systems. Companies that offer innovative and efficient solutions capable of integrating with existing genomics workflows are well-positioned to benefit. Organisations with expertise in precision laboratory equipment could leverage this contract to promote business expansion within the UK healthcare sector, particularly due to the focus on advanced laboratory automation tools required for high-volume laboratory operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Liquid Handling System for Illumina PCR-free library prep

Notice Description

The Trust has identified a capital requirement for the procurement of an automated liquid handling system specifically designed to support Illumina PCR-free Library Preparation

Procurement Information

Biomek i5 Multichannel Automated Liquid Handling System is the only solution capable of meeting the Trust's operational, technical, and interoperability requirements, The existing NHS framework agreement currently provides access to the Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 Multichannel Automated Liquid Handling System or an alternative system meeting the required specification and interoperability for the Trust's genomics workflows.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066082-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£271,673 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1N 3JH
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Further Information

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