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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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31 Mar 2026 at 12:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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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

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply, installation, validation, and verification of a Liquid Handler designed for aliquot biological samples and DNA quantification. This procurement is an expansion of existing systems, enhancing capacity and ensuring workflow resilience in the laboratory. The contract, awarded through a direct award method, reflects the necessity to standardize automation by duplicating the equipment previously purchased. Hamilton Sales & Services UK Ltd has been retained as the supplier, reflecting t the procurement rationale of technical consistency with prior installations. The contracting period is set from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, with the contractual agreement signed on 27 March 2026.

This procurement opportunity primarily benefits firms specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sectors, providing a solid market foothold within the UK's public health and research arena. With the deal valued at over GBP 511,444 gross, large-scale businesses such as Hamilton Sales & Services UK Ltd are well-suited for competition given the scale and technical requirements. This tender is pivotal for firms seeking to expand their footprint in medical and biological fields, leveraging existing capabilities in precision equipment supply chains. The transaction highlights the potential for growth through consistency and technical capability, offering robust prospects for enhancing laboratory capabilities in critical healthcare settings.

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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/029604-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£426,203 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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 & Services UK Limited

Further Information

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