GBRU - Myra Liquid Handling Robots x 3

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the UK Health Security Agency, under the leadership of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, involves the purchase of three Myra Liquid Handling Robots from Bio Molecular Systems Ltd. The procurement falls under the industrial process control equipment category, with delivery targeted within the UK. This contract, identified by procurement method 'direct' and conducted 'below threshold - without competition', was awarded on 18th June 2026, following a completion of the tender process. The contract, valued at GBP 92,823 (excluding VAT), spans from 18th June to 31st December 2026, aiming to automate PCR workflows for the STEC clinical diagnostic service, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing staff injury risks.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers engaged in manufacturing or providing sophisticated laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in industrial process control technology stand to benefit from future procurement opportunities as they align with health sector advancements. The streamlined direct procurement and absence of competition underscore the UK Health Security Agency's urgent need, suggesting potential for similar rapid procurement opportunities for experienced suppliers capable of meeting stringent technical and delivery specifications.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GBRU - Myra Liquid Handling Robots x 3

Notice Description

GBRU like to urgently purchase 3 of the Bio Molecular Systems Myra9 liquid handling robots to automate the existing manual PCR workflows for the STEC clinical diagnostic service in order to handle the heavy workload all year round and reduce the risk of RSI amongst staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b819
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057580-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,823 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIO MOLECULAR SYSTEMS

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