---
title: "29518 - Provision of Liquid Handling Robot(s)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f8a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029f8a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029f8a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029f8a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-03-25"
---

# 29518 - Provision of Liquid Handling Robot(s)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f8a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029f8a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029f8a.json)

## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive agency of Defra, has completed a tender process for the provision of up to three Automated Liquid Handling Robots, falling under the classification of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract was awarded on 15 March 2021 to Hamilton Sales and Service UK Ltd for a total value of £178,304.50. This procurement, initiated via an open procedure, included several delivery locations across the UK, specifically APHA facilities in Starcross, Penrith, and Weybridge. The procurement process has recently concluded, and a total of five bids were submitted for consideration.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the technology and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in automated solutions or related maintenance services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality laboratory automation technologies, as well as those offering installation and continued maintenance services, would be ideally positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature. With the growing demand for advanced laboratory equipment, suppliers who can demonstrate technical excellence and competitive pricing could see significant growth from contracts like this.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive Agency of Defra, requires the supply, delivery and installation of up to three (3) Automated Liquid Handling Robot(s).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive Agency of Defra, requires the supply, delivery and installation of up to three (3) Automated Liquid Handling Robot(s). Following the initial one (1) year warranty period, APHA requires the option of purchasing a four (4) year Preventative and Corrective Maintenance service as part of this Contract for Equipment supplied by the Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006168-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £178,304 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006168-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.defra.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:634192-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029f8a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029f8a.json.