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Automated Liquid Handling System (for handling liquid samples from multiple tube sizes for DNA extraction preparation and quantification)

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

17 Oct 2025 at 21:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

17 Oct 2025 at 15:57

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Automated Liquid Handling System. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This specific contract, with an ID of 6025/26, was directly awarded to HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE UK LTD, based in Birmingham. The contract pertains to the enhancement of genomic laboratory workflows by automating precise liquid dispensing, sample handling, and tube decapping processes. The awarded contract, valued at £268,817.65, was finalised on 17 October 2025, with contract delivery expected between 1 December 2025 and 30 November 2026. It currently is in the award stage with key milestones, including a future signature date scheduled for 29 October 2025.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in laboratory instrumentation and equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing highly specialised and compatible automated systems. Businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions to improve laboratory efficiency and accuracy could find significant growth prospects by aligning with similar procurement needs within the healthcare sector. The direct award method underscores the importance of a highly specialised offering and reputability in maintaining compliance with strict procurement regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Liquid Handling System (for handling liquid samples from multiple tube sizes for DNA extraction preparation and quantification)

Notice Description

Purchase of an automated liquid handling system (Integrated Decapper with Benching). The system automates precise liquid dispensing, sample handling, and tube decapping processes, improving accuracy, throughput, and reproducibility in genomic laboratory workflows.

Procurement Information

The Hamilton STAR 8 x 1 ml Integrated Hamilton Decapper with Benching (AMR) 2025 (Cat. No. 14106451) is a highly specialised automated liquid handling and decapping system, with a very limited number of suppliers capable of providing validated and compatible equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066524-2025
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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£268,817 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
Additional Buyers

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Busayo Omoyajowo
Contact Email
b.omoyajowo@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1N 3JH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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