---
title: "Automated Liquid Handling Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043903"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2024-02-29"
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# Automated Liquid Handling Instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043903

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has recently completed a procurement process for an "Automated Liquid Handling Instrument" in the goods category. This tender involved a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, required this instrument to be validated and configured for running the Olink pipeline. The awarded contract, valued at £227,300, was signed on February 21, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, to engage with the University of Exeter. Companies like "Hamilton Sales and Service UK Ltd" have successfully secured contracts in this procurement stage. Given the focus on quality as a key criterion, businesses with expertise in providing high-quality equipment solutions and meeting technical specifications would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders and drive business growth through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Automated liquid handling robot which is validated for and configured to run the Olink pipeline.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Automated liquid handling robot which is validated for and configured to run the Olink pipeline.

### Procurement Information

The University of Exeter's requirement for an automated liquid handling robot, could only be fulfilled by this supplier due to the University's technical requirements. The instrument must be validated for and configured to run the Olink pipeline. Its setup includes 8 independent working pipettes and also a 96 pipette head capable of upto 1000ul volumes. The robot required a large deck sufficient for loading of all Olink explore HT plates, but also a deck that can also be used for other sequencing based protocols.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006468-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £455,300 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| 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)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006468-2024
- 9 Feb 2024 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004506-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

## Provenance

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