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Pipette Tips

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of high-volume pipette tips used daily across AWMGS and Toxicology services. These consumables must be fully compatible with existing Mettler Toledo Rainin LTS pipette systems to maintain accuracy and continuity of diagnostic testing. Due to the patented design of the Rainin LTS system, this requirement is considered proprietary. While the wider consumables market is active, there are no alternative pipette tips currently clinically validated and approved for use within AWMGS and Toxicology services that meet the required standards. Use of non-approved alternatives would introduce risks to analytical accuracy, patient safety, and service continuity. As such, supply is effectively limited to Mettler Toledo and its authorised distributors. This approach ensures continuity of service, standardisation of processes, and assured supply of clinically approved consumables.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aff6
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053898-2026
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: 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
CPV Codes: 38437100 - Pipettes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £75,622 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: METTLER-TOLEDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053898-2026
8th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053867-2026
8th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

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