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title: "NIPT Star Liquid-handling station"
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# NIPT Star Liquid-handling station

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51ebdbb3-e5ee-42fb-a1aa-c5b0e6b0c79d

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## Summary

The Birmingham Children's Hospital is overseeing the procurement process for a maintenance contract concerning the Hamilton NIPT Star Liquid Handling Station, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This process falls within the services category and was completed with an award issued on 23rd March 2020, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from 17th May 2020 until 16th May 2024, with the tender period having ended on 20th March 2020, signifying a notable timeline for potential bidders.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory maintenance services to expand their portfolios, particularly those with experience working with medical and laboratory equipment. Notably, larger firms may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the scale and technical requirements of maintaining sophisticated equipment like the NIPT Star. Engagement in this contract could bolster their reputation and strengthen relationships within the healthcare sector, especially with a prominent entity such as Birmingham Children's Hospital.

## Notice

Maintenance contract for Hamilton nipt Star Liquid Handling station

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2415af-c334-4644-8a55-213e3544a22f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2020 - 16 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,548 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS HOSPITAL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2415af-c334-4644-8a55-213e3544a22f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d2415af-c334-4644-8a55-213e3544a22f
  15th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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