Award

HIGH PRECISIONS LIQUID HANDLING TIPS

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 12:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

13 Feb 2026 at 10:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has completed the award stage of a direct procurement process for high precision liquid handling tips, specifically tailored for Hamilton machines. This procurement falls under the category of goods and adheres to the Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, awarded to Hamilton Sales & Services UK Limited, involves the provision of Hamilton consumables such as pipette tips and barcoded plates, ensuring NHS Wales laboratories maintain consistent operations. The contract period spans from 28th February 2026 to 27th February 2027, with key dates including the award notice published on 13th February 2026 and the future contract signature scheduled for 27th February 2026. The procurement method was below the threshold and did not involve competition.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, especially those with expertise in automated testing solutions. Suppliers with a strong track record in quality assurance, reliable delivery, and sustainable materials may find this tender particularly beneficial. Firms capable of meeting stringent performance and sterility requirements for laboratory equipment will be well-positioned to compete, supporting both bulk and standing orders necessary for uninterrupted healthcare laboratory operations. This contract allows businesses to potentially expand their market presence across NHS Wales, contributing to the consistency and efficiency of medical and research testing services.

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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 consumables. This ensures that laboratories across NHS Wales have continuous access to essential items such as sterile and nonsterile pipette tips, barcoded plates, and other related Hamilton specific supplies. These products must meet strict Hamilton performance, provide full sterility and traceability where required, and offer sustainable options such as biocircular 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. Hamilton 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-06539b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013399-2026
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
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

33960000 - Embalming equipment and supplies

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
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Nicola Williams
Contact Email
corporate.services2@wales.nhs.uk, nicola.williams33@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500649

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMILTON SALES & SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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