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title: "Supply, Installation, Validation and Verification of Liquid Handler for Aliquot of Biological Samples and DNA Quantification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662d9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Supply, Installation, Validation and Verification of Liquid Handler for Aliquot of Biological Samples and DNA Quantification

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662d9

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply, installation, validation, and verification of a Liquid Handler designed for aliquot biological samples and DNA quantification. This procurement is an expansion of existing systems, enhancing capacity and ensuring workflow resilience in the laboratory. The contract, awarded through a direct award method, reflects the necessity to standardize automation by duplicating the equipment previously purchased. Hamilton Sales & Services UK Ltd has been retained as the supplier, reflecting t the procurement rationale of technical consistency with prior installations. The contracting period is set from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027, with the contractual agreement signed on 27 March 2026.

This procurement opportunity primarily benefits firms specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sectors, providing a solid market foothold within the UK's public health and research arena. With the deal valued at over GBP 511,444 gross, large-scale businesses such as Hamilton Sales & Services UK Ltd are well-suited for competition given the scale and technical requirements. This tender is pivotal for firms seeking to expand their footprint in medical and biological fields, leveraging existing capabilities in precision equipment supply chains. The transaction highlights the potential for growth through consistency and technical capability, offering robust prospects for enhancing laboratory capabilities in critical healthcare settings.

## Notice

Supply, Installation, Validation and Verification of Liquid Handler for Aliquot of Biological Samples and DNA Quantification for Cambridge University Hospitals. The additional extraction and quantification systems increase capacity and resilience for the automated DNA extraction and quantification workflow in situ within the laboratory.

### Procurement Information

This is an expansion of capacity for the laboratory of equipment previously purchased and implemented in the same configuration. It is vital that the laboratory standardises automation which is why we are duplicating the existing system with the same supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029604-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £426,000 |
| Contracts value | £426,203 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE; HAMILTON SALES & SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029604-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021773-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 11:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019828-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029604-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021773-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019828-2026
  5th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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