Award

Purchase of Pipetting system

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 14:42

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 13:53

Award

22 Oct 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the purchase of an HLAPro automated pipettor 03HLAPRO, aimed at enhancing their capability to perform solid phase HLA antibody testing. This procurement, classified under the medical equipment industry category, was conducted via a direct award method due to the unique capabilities of V.H. Bio Limited, the sole supplier with the required automated instrumentation. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 5th December 2025, and it covers the period between 2nd February and 3rd February 2026. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, this contract involves goods procurement with a total value of £216,000 exclusive of VAT.

This tender creates significant opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in innovative and automated technologies. Businesses that can offer specialised products similar to the HLAPro automated pipettor will find opportunities to supply NHS trusts and similar organisations by demonstrating unique technical capabilities and the ability to maintain service efficiency. Engaging in such tenders can lead to heightened visibility, expansion into the healthcare industry, and potential long-term partnerships with major public sector buyers like the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Pipetting system

Notice Description

Purchase of HLAPro automated pipettor 03HLAPRO

Procurement Information

Test reagents required to be able to perform solid phase HLA antibody testing, and this supplier is the only 1 that has automated instrumentation to support this testing. Automation is required to test the volume of samples needed to maintain service delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d150
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080662-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.ralston@nhs.net, ruth.farrar@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS9 7TF
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

V.H. BIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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