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title: "QUB/2601/25 Contract for the supply of an Acoustic Liquid Handling System"
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# QUB/2601/25 Contract for the supply of an Acoustic Liquid Handling System

Buyer: QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dbeb

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## Summary

Queens University Belfast has completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling System, under contract reference QUB/2601/25. This tender falls within the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments and is located in Belfast (UKN06). The procurement method employed was an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 8th April 2025. The system is necessary for precise dispensing of small fluid volumes into assay plates, enabling assay miniaturisation and reducing plastic waste through non-contact transfer methods.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in Laboratory and precision equipment. Particularly, companies with expertise in high-throughput screening applications, compound management, and reagent dispensing would find this contract beneficial. The awarded contract to LabPlan Ltd highlights potential for SMEs, as demonstrated by the successful bid from this Naas, Ireland-based supplier. The open procurement method provides a transparent and competitive environment, encouraging participation from qualified vendors in the related fields.

## Notice

An acoustic liquid handler is required to enable the precise and accurate dispensing of small volumes of fluids into assay plates for downstream applications and to enable the miniaturisation of assays by handling nanolitre volumes. Uses will include compound management and dispensing of reagents, including DMSO, for high-throughput screening applications, functional screening and assay development activities. A system with non-contact transfer is required to eliminate the use of disposable tips, reduce the risk of cross-contamination between samples, and maintain sample integrity whilst minimising plastic waste generation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An acoustic liquid handler is required to enable the precise and accurate dispensing of small volumes of fluids into assay plates for downstream applications and to enable the miniaturisation of assays by handling nanolitre volumes. Uses will include compound management and dispensing of reagents, including DMSO, for high-throughput screening applications, functional screening and assay development activities. A system with non-contact transfer is required to eliminate the use of disposable tips, reduce the risk of cross-contamination between samples, and maintain sample integrity whilst minimising plastic waste generation.

Options: One off purchase with an option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumables and ancillary items beyond this period to the end of useful life of the equipment.

Renewal: One off purchase with an option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumables and ancillary items beyond this period to the end of useful life of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013600-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £820,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABPLAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013600-2025
- 5 Feb 2025 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003838-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qub.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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