---
title: "Relocation of Liquid Handler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2025-09-08"
---

# Relocation of Liquid Handler

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595a8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, responsible as the buying organisation. The project titled "Relocation of Liquid Handler" falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to installation services. This tender process has reached the award stage with a direct procurement method employed, specified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was signed on 2nd September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The delivery locations expand across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKF, and more.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in installation services, particularly those familiar with robotics and laboratory equipment. The awarded supplier, TECAN UK LIMITED, exemplifies a small to medium-sized enterprise that fit the tender's scope well. Similar businesses with the capacity to provide specialised equipment relocation and commissioning services may find such procurement processes beneficial for growth in the public sector, especially when direct awards under lower threshold conditions are applicable. Expanding services within central government frameworks could enhance reputation and business portfolio.

## Notice

Relocation of Liquid Handler from old robotics Cabinet into new and recommissioning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054585-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,421 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 10:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054585-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054585-2025
  8th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4905
  Signed PO

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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