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Liquid Handling Pipette

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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03 Feb 2026 at 07:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency, has reached the contract award stage for the purchase of compact automated liquid handling systems. This contract, titled "Liquid Handling Pipette," is part of their efforts to support diagnostic and research activities and falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Scheduled between 29th January 2026 and 31st March 2026, the procurement method was direct and below threshold, without competition. The procurement took place in London, UK, with the procurement status marked as complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. As Bio Molecular Systems Limited, an SME based in London, has been awarded the contract, it highlights that similar businesses with expertise in laboratory apparatus can find growth opportunities within government procurement. The procurement, valued at £75,410 (excluding VAT), suggests that smaller firms capable of offering specialised equipment quickly and efficiently can compete effectively, particularly in direct award scenarios without open competition.

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Notice Title

Liquid Handling Pipette

Notice Description

This contract covers the purchase of compact automated liquid handling systems to support diagnostic and research activities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009220-2026
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
Below threshold - without 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIO MOLECULAR SYSTEMS

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