---
title: "Automated Workflow System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058224"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# Automated Workflow System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058224

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the University of York, a sub-central government public authority, focused on acquiring an Automated Workflow System. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was awarded on 17th October 2025, with activities expected to continue until 1st December 2026, and possible extensions up to December 2028. The procurement method was an open competition, below the threshold, targeting the United Kingdom, specifically the UKE21 region. The key project goals include enhancing process consistency, improving instrument efficiency, and mitigating sample loss and cross-contamination risks. The tender process was initiated on 6th August 2025, with a submission deadline on 1st September 2025, and all relevant documents being available for unrestricted access.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium enterprises focused on innovative automation solutions for scientific processes would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in this contract could lead to further collaborations with respected institutions like the University of York, enhancing business credentials and expanding client portfolios. As DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK & IRELAND LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise, secured this contract, similar firms can be motivated by the potential for growth in the sector and the enhancement of technical offerings through such collaborative projects.

## Notice

The system is to provide derivatisation of archaeological lipid extracts using N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA). The system should enable sample derivatisation and preparation for injection to occur concurrently with the GC-MS analysis of the preceding sample. The primary objectives are to improve process consistency, maximise instrument efficiency, and minimise manual handling, sample loss, and the risk of cross-contamination. Scope is to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Service contract of two years beyond the initial warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080444-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 09:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080444-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 08:54 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046387-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 08:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046384-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080444-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046387-2025
  6th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046384-2025
  6th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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