Service Support of the automated liquid handling systems

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

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15 Jun 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

North Bristol NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process for the renewal of service support for two Biomek i7 automated liquid handling systems utilized in its genetic lab located in Bristol. This direct award contract has been granted to BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, the original manufacturer of the machines, due to technical reasons as no other supplier can provide the required service. The procurement process pertains to the medical equipment industry category and falls under the "goods" main procurement category. These contracts span a period from 15th June 2026 to 30th April 2029, covering various regions within the United Kingdom, including the South West region (UKK11), where North Bristol NHS Trust is based. The total contract value is approximately GBP 187,705.22, inclusive of gross amounts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precise service maintenance and support of advanced medical laboratory equipment. Firms that are able to establish authoritative expertise and technical capabilities pertaining to specific medical devices, like those of BECKMAN COULTER, may find similar tender processes advantageous for growth. Businesses with a focus on high-level service provision and long-term support structures, particularly those classified as SMEs, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in these procurement activities allows businesses to secure ongoing revenue streams and establish long-term relationships with central government public authorities, enhancing their market presence and expanding their service footprints across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Service Support of the automated liquid handling systems

Notice Description

Renewal of the service support for the two Biomek i7 automated liquid handling systems being used in the genetic lab in Bristol.

Procurement Information

This is a renewal of the service support and maintenance of the Biomek i7 automated liquid handling systems, only Beckman Coulter can provide such service as they are the original manufacture of the machines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b50f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056218-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,421 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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