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title: "Purchase of Liquid Handler"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# Purchase of Liquid Handler

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c4239b7-75ed-45f0-8373-b7d5830d6035

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## Summary

The public procurement process overseen by the UK Health Security Agency involves the purchase of a liquid handler, with the tender classified under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement, identified by the title "Purchase of Liquid Handler," follows a selective method specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the award stage as of 3rd February 2026, with the contract period running from 26th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £178,361.97, and the equipment is to be delivered to London, E14 4PU, United Kingdom. The procurement was mainly focused on goods, and it was particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can operate efficiently within existing framework agreements. Companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and that meet the specifications outlined under the Contracting for Public Value can benefit from such tender opportunities. As the procurement process has been completed, understanding the requirements and execution of this contract can offer insights for similar future opportunities, especially for SMEs aiming to grow their business through strategic public contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of Liquid Handler Capital Purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49319c6c-ec74-43b9-b771-2ce231d84e0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,361 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,361 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 07:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49319c6c-ec74-43b9-b771-2ce231d84e0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49319c6c-ec74-43b9-b771-2ce231d84e0b
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b30234ce-50b5-4f52-b25b-47e76ebf8eae
  Contract_Beckman_Liquid_Handler (1) (1)_Redacted

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