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title: "Acoustic Liquid Handler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e805"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-02-26"
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# Acoustic Liquid Handler

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e805

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for an Acoustic Liquid Handler intended for medical research at the Edinburgh Genome Foundry. This contract falls under the Laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category and is classified as a purchase of goods. The procurement process did not involve a competitive bidding stage due to the unique nature of the technology, with Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited being the sole supplier capable of delivering the required equipment. The contract, valued at £384,551.65, was awarded on 19th February 2025 and will be delivered to the University of Edinburgh, located in the UKM75 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cutting-edge laboratory equipment and medical research technologies. Companies with advanced technological capabilities and a focus on innovative laboratory solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. This procurement demonstrates a clear demand for highly specialised and unique technological solutions in the medical research sector, opening pathways for businesses that can offer innovative and unparalleled technology. The University of Edinburgh's strategic investments in advanced research equipment underscore the importance of such technologies in academic and research institutions.

## Notice

Purchase of a Acoustic Liquid Handler to be used for the medical research being carried out at the Edinburgh Genome Foundry.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Pre-market engagement was carried out to evaluate market capacity for the supply of Acoustic Liquid Handling machines. It was evident that the technology is novel and cutting-edge, with only a single supplier being to supply this specific item of equipment. It was therefore deemed suitable to carry out a non-competitive action given the absence of competition.

### Procurement Information

Echo Acoustic Liquid Handler is the only liquid handler on the market that uses sound energy to precisely

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007255-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 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 | £384,551 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007255-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791419
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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