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title: "SUPPLY OF LIQUID HANDLING ROBOTS ON BEHALF OF NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST AND ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# SUPPLY OF LIQUID HANDLING ROBOTS ON BEHALF OF NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST AND ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f448f379-0100-46cf-a7db-625f8b77008d

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd is currently overseeing a tender for "Supply of Liquid Handling Robots" on behalf of the North Bristol NHS Trust and Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the pathology services industry and is classified as a goods procurement process. The tender, published on 22nd January 2020, is set to close on 21st February 2020, and the associated contract is anticipated to commence on 28th February 2020, lasting until 25th March 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £800,000, with a minimum threshold of £400,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the medical technology sector, particularly those specialising in robotic solutions and automation technologies for laboratory processes. Companies that can deliver sophisticated liquid handling robots capable of managing large sample volumes and diverse workflows would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for innovative businesses seeking to expand their market presence within the NHS framework.

## Notice

NHS NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST AND ROYAL DEVON & EXETER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (the "Contracting Authority") is offering a contract to the successful Bidder to provide liquid handling robots capable of automating complex NGS library preparation workflows as well as various PCR based tests, and, as such will be required to process runs of various sizes of up to 384 samples as well as various PCR based tests, and will be required to process runs of various sizes of up to 96 samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe02297-7ead-4416-bb46-f4f44603ba71 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2020 - 25 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2020 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe02297-7ead-4416-bb46-f4f44603ba71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe02297-7ead-4416-bb46-f4f44603ba71
  22nd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31726&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

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