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Liquid Handling Systems

University Of Edinburgh

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for liquid handling systems, awarding the contract to Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited. This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipments, specifically supporting the Genetics Core and Centre for Cancer Research. The initiative involved acquiring two liquid handling automation platforms as approved by capital funding, aiming to enhance genomic analysis workflows. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement followed a limited method without prior publication due to specific technical requirements, with the contract value signed on 19th February 2026 for an amount of £399,263.03.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment. Companies that can offer advanced automation solutions suitable for genomic analysis could find potential growth with similar public sector scientific projects. The procurement targeted platforms that maintain and expand current workflows, presenting a unique possibility for strategic business collaboration with research institutions like the Institute of Genetics and Cancer. Enterprises capable of innovating in such specialised technical domains are well-positioned to compete for future contracts, especially where specific technical qualifications are critical.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liquid Handling Systems

Notice Description

The Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) has approved capital funding for the procurement of two liquid handling automation platforms to support the Genetics Core and the Centre for Cancer Research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute of Genetics and Cancer (IGC) has approved capital funding for the procurement of two liquid handling automation platforms to support the Genetics Core and the Centre for Cancer Research.

Procurement Information

The Genetics Core has been awarded funding to replace the current equipment with a platform that can run the same workflows and, due to increased work, expand the offering of workflows that can be automated. It is critical that the new system can run on the same platforms. The automation platform is central to the many workflows offered by the Genetics Core, supporting genomics analysis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015928-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£399,263 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Beckman Coulter UK Ltd

Further Information

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