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title: "High Precisions Liquid Handling Tips"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064eef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# High Precisions Liquid Handling Tips

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064eef

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, in coordination with the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, has completed the procurement process for a contract concerning "High Precisions Liquid Handling Tips". The contract, aimed at consistent availability of Hamilton-compatible consumables for NHS Wales laboratories, was awarded directly to Hamilton Sales & Service UK Ltd under a method classified as "below threshold - without competition". The procurement deals with the supply of sterile and non-sterile pipette tips and other Hamilton-specific items. The contract period is set to begin on 2 March 2026 and conclude on 28 February 2027, ensuring ongoing support for clinical, diagnostic, and research settings whilst adhering to strict sterility and compatibility standards.

This contract serves as a prime opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying advanced laboratory consumables. While the direct award indicates limited competition, similar tenders may arise for suppliers with expertise in bio-circular materials and high-throughput automated testing solutions. Companies skilled in providing reliable delivery performance, quality assurance, and maintaining robust stock levels would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their presence in the healthcare supply chain, particularly within the regions serviced by NHS Wales. The emphasis on sustainable and innovative solutions aligns well with industry goals towards environmentally responsible practices, offering a competitive edge to suppliers focusing on these areas.

## Notice

AWMGS uses Hamilton machines, and therefore requires a dependable and sustainable contract for the ongoing supply of Hamilton-compatible consumables. This ensures that laboratories across NHS Wales have continuous access to essential items such as sterile and non-sterile pipette tips, barcoded plates, and other related Hamilton-specific supplies. These products must meet strict Hamilton performance and compatibility standards, provide full sterility and traceability where required, and offer sustainable options such as bio-circular materials. The contract aims to maintain consistent stock levels, prevent workflow disruptions caused by supply shortages, and support high-throughput automated testing across clinical, diagnostic, and research settings. Suppliers will be expected to provide high availability, strong quality assurance, and reliable delivery performance, including support for both bulk orders and standing orders

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013063-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | Missing; NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 15:42 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013063-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012848-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013063-2026
  12th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012848-2026
  12th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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