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title: "Supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of automated liquid handlers Tender"
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buyer: "UK BIOBANK LIMITED"
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# Supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of automated liquid handlers Tender

Buyer: UK BIOBANK LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9f84ace-caa4-4121-bf06-b425f0885c01

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the UK Biobank Limited, located in Stockport, England, focused on procuring automated liquid handlers. This procurement, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, pertained to the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of these systems within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method followed an open procedure with a contract awarded to Hamilton Sales & Service UK Ltd on 6th March 2026. The overall contract, valued at £791,449.55, commenced on 18th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 17th June 2029. The award stage was completed and published on 9th July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers with experience in laboratory and precision equipment installation and support. It is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing complete design and implementation services, including training and support. Such firms can leverage this procurement to showcase their technological expertise while expanding their market reach within the scientific research sector. The long-term contract duration allows suppliers to establish a lasting relationship with a reputable organisation like UK Biobank, enhancing business prospects in the biomedical sector.

## Notice

UK Biobank (UKB) requires a supplier with the necessary capacity and capability to supply, deliver, install, and commission robotic automated liquid handlers. UKB requires the Supplier to provide the System and be responsible for the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and training and service support. Detail of the requirements for the goods and services are set out within the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5277d18a-8ccc-4b95-af0d-39840afd57f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £791,449 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £791,449 |
| 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 BIOBANK LIMITED |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK3 0SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Davenport & Cale Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stockport |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (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

- 9 Jul 2026 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5277d18a-8ccc-4b95-af0d-39840afd57f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5277d18a-8ccc-4b95-af0d-39840afd57f4
  9th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL171599
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