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title: "Purchase of Pipetting system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d150"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Purchase of Pipetting system

Buyer: LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d150

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## Summary

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the purchase of an HLAPro automated pipettor 03HLAPRO, aimed at enhancing their capability to perform solid phase HLA antibody testing. This procurement, classified under the medical equipment industry category, was conducted via a direct award method due to the unique capabilities of V.H. Bio Limited, the sole supplier with the required automated instrumentation. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 5th December 2025, and it covers the period between 2nd February and 3rd February 2026. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, this contract involves goods procurement with a total value of £216,000 exclusive of VAT.

This tender creates significant opportunities for suppliers in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in innovative and automated technologies. Businesses that can offer specialised products similar to the HLAPro automated pipettor will find opportunities to supply NHS trusts and similar organisations by demonstrating unique technical capabilities and the ability to maintain service efficiency. Engaging in such tenders can lead to heightened visibility, expansion into the healthcare industry, and potential long-term partnerships with major public sector buyers like the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

## Notice

Purchase of HLAPro automated pipettor 03HLAPRO

### Procurement Information

Test reagents required to be able to perform solid phase HLA antibody testing, and this supplier is the only 1 that has automated instrumentation to support this testing. Automation is required to test the volume of samples needed to maintain service delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080662-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,000 |
| Contracts value | £216,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS9 7TF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | V.H. BIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080662-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 13:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074008-2025
- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067359-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080662-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074008-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067359-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vhbio.com
- https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk
- https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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