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title: "Automated Liquid Handling System (for handling liquid samples from multiple tube sizes for DNA extraction preparation and quantification)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf40"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-17"
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# Automated Liquid Handling System (for handling liquid samples from multiple tube sizes for DNA extraction preparation and quantification)

Buyer: GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf40

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## Summary

The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, located in London, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Automated Liquid Handling System. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This specific contract, with an ID of 6025/26, was directly awarded to HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE UK LTD, based in Birmingham. The contract pertains to the enhancement of genomic laboratory workflows by automating precise liquid dispensing, sample handling, and tube decapping processes. The awarded contract, valued at £268,817.65, was finalised on 17 October 2025, with contract delivery expected between 1 December 2025 and 30 November 2026. It currently is in the award stage with key milestones, including a future signature date scheduled for 29 October 2025.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in laboratory instrumentation and equipment supply, particularly those capable of providing highly specialised and compatible automated systems. Businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions to improve laboratory efficiency and accuracy could find significant growth prospects by aligning with similar procurement needs within the healthcare sector. The direct award method underscores the importance of a highly specialised offering and reputability in maintaining compliance with strict procurement regulations.

## Notice

Purchase of an automated liquid handling system (Integrated Decapper with Benching). The system automates precise liquid dispensing, sample handling, and tube decapping processes, improving accuracy, throughput, and reproducibility in genomic laboratory workflows.

### Procurement Information

The Hamilton STAR 8 x 1 ml Integrated Hamilton Decapper with Benching (AMR) 2025 (Cat. No. 14106451) is a highly specialised automated liquid handling and decapping system, with a very limited number of suppliers capable of providing validated and compatible equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066524-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,817 |
| 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 | HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 21:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066524-2025
- 17 Oct 2025 at 15:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066493-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066524-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066493-2025
  17th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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