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High Precisions Liquid Handling Tips

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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12 Feb 2026 at 12:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, located in Cardiff, UK, concerns the supply of "High Precisions Liquid Handling Tips". This tender falls under the goods category and is in the award stage, with a contract value of £150,000. The procurement method involved direct contracting below the threshold, without competition, reflecting an urgent requirement for Hamilton-compatible consumables essential for laboratories across NHS Wales. The contract period is scheduled from 2nd March 2026 to 28th February 2027. Key aspects of this procurement focus on dependable and sustainable supply to prevent workflow disruptions and support high-throughput testing, with the award expected to be signed by 25th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory consumables, particularly those meeting strict performance and compatibility standards. Companies capable of providing bio-circular materials, offering excellent quality assurance, and ensuring reliable delivery performance, including bulk and standing orders, will be well-positioned to engage. Hamilton Sales & Service UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham, is noted as the supplier for this contract, suggesting opportunities for similar enterprises in the sector to seek future partnerships or contracts with the Health Board. The focus on maintaining consistent stock levels and supporting essential NHS operations underscores the potential for ongoing business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Precisions Liquid Handling Tips

Notice Description

AWMGS uses Hamilton machines, and therefore requires a dependable and sustainable contract for the ongoing supply of Hamilton-compatible consumables. This ensures that laboratories across NHS Wales have continuous access to essential items such as sterile and non-sterile pipette tips, barcoded plates, and other related Hamilton-specific supplies. These products must meet strict Hamilton performance and compatibility standards, provide full sterility and traceability where required, and offer sustainable options such as bio-circular materials. The contract aims to maintain consistent stock levels, prevent workflow disruptions caused by supply shortages, and support high-throughput automated testing across clinical, diagnostic, and research settings. Suppliers will be expected to provide high availability, strong quality assurance, and reliable delivery performance, including support for both bulk orders and standing orders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064eee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012847-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hamilton Sales & service UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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