---
title: "Automated Liquid Handling System for Illumina PCR-free library prep"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce61"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-16"
---

# Automated Liquid Handling System for Illumina PCR-free library prep

Buyer: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce61

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## Summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, recently completed a procurement process for acquiring an Automated Liquid Handling System tailored for Illumina PCR-free library preparation. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory and precision equipment, with a direct award procurement method. The contract, awarded on 16th October 2025, involves a substantial financial commitment, with a gross value of £326,008.10. The main supplier involved is BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, based in Buckinghamshire. The procurement process, now at the award stage, is expected to conclude with the signing of the contract by 28th October 2025, commencing on 3rd November 2025 and lasting until 30th September 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in automated liquid handling systems. Companies that offer innovative and efficient solutions capable of integrating with existing genomics workflows are well-positioned to benefit. Organisations with expertise in precision laboratory equipment could leverage this contract to promote business expansion within the UK healthcare sector, particularly due to the focus on advanced laboratory automation tools required for high-volume laboratory operations.

## Notice

The Trust has identified a capital requirement for the procurement of an automated liquid handling system specifically designed to support Illumina PCR-free Library Preparation

### Procurement Information

Biomek i5 Multichannel Automated Liquid Handling System is the only solution capable of meeting the Trust's operational, technical, and interoperability requirements, The existing NHS framework agreement currently provides access to the Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 Multichannel Automated Liquid Handling System or an alternative system meeting the required specification and interoperability for the Trust's genomics workflows.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066082-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £271,673 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1N 3JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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)
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 16:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066082-2025
- 16 Oct 2025 at 16:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066080-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066082-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066080-2025
  16th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.beckmancoulter.co.uk
- https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
- https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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