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Pipette Tips

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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29 Jun 2026 at 09:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 Jun 2026 at 15:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Jun 2026 at 14:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board focused on the supply of high-volume pipette tips, pivotal for operations at AWMGS and Toxicology services in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The need for consumables compatible with existing Mettler Toledo Rainin LTS pipette systems led to a direct procurement method without competition, finalised in a contract valued at £75,622.92 plus VAT, beginning on 26th June 2026 and ending on 27th June 2027. This concluded procurement, under the compliance of UKPGA 2023/54 regulations, demonstrates a strategic focus on proprietary products to ensure diagnostic accuracy and service continuity. The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, instrumental in the tender’s administration, operates under Velindre University NHS Trust's governance framework.

This tender creates growth opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses operating as approved distributors in the life sciences and medical equipment sectors, particularly those with authorised distribution agreements with Mettler-Toledo Ltd. Companies with the capability to deliver niche, clinically validated equipment that meets regulatory standards can leverage such opportunities to expand their market penetration within public health sectors. Given the proprietary nature of the Rainin LTS pipette systems, businesses that can align with these compliance requirements can ensure market relevance and potential partnerships with top health boards like Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aff6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060600-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£75,622 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mettler-Toledo Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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