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Supply, Installation, Validation and Verification of Liquid Handler for Aliquot of Biological Samples and DNA Quantification

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Mar 2026 at 13:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Mar 2026 at 11:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the direct award for the supply, installation, validation, and verification of a liquid handler for aliquot of biological samples and DNA quantification purposes. This contract enhances the capacity and resilience of the automated DNA workflow within its laboratory, aligning with the Trust's strategic initiatives. Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with key dates including the publication of the award notice on 11th March 2026 and the standstill period concluding on 23rd March 2026. Delivery is scheduled to begin 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2027.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly those specialising in automation and precision instruments. With a direct award procurement method driven by technical reasons for using a single supplier, the contract offers stability and predictability to businesses capable of delivering sophisticated laboratory solutions. Large-scale suppliers that can meet the stringent criteria for standardisation and integration with existing systems will find growth potential, predominantly as this project is a duplication of previously installed systems, allowing seamless continuity and consistent quality assurance for the Trust's enhanced laboratory operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Installation, Validation and Verification of Liquid Handler for Aliquot of Biological Samples and DNA Quantification

Notice Description

Supply, Installation, Validation and Verification of Liquid Handler for Aliquot of Biological Samples and DNA Quantification for Cambridge University Hospitals. The additional extraction and quantification systems increase capacity and resilience for the automated DNA extraction and quantification workflow in situ within the laboratory.

Procurement Information

This is an expansion of capacity for the laboratory of equipment previously purchased and implemented in the same configuration. It is vital that the laboratory standardises automation which is why we are duplicating the existing system with the same supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021773-2026
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
Direct award
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
£426,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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