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Purchase of Pipetting system

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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14 Nov 2025 at 13:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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22 Oct 2025 at 10:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
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 Information

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.

Notice Details

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 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 202510 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Additional Buyers

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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