---
title: "Service Support of the automated liquid handling systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b50f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST"
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# Service Support of the automated liquid handling systems

Buyer: NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b50f

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## Summary

North Bristol NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process for the renewal of service support for two Biomek i7 automated liquid handling systems utilized in its genetic lab located in Bristol. This direct award contract has been granted to BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, the original manufacturer of the machines, due to technical reasons as no other supplier can provide the required service. The procurement process pertains to the medical equipment industry category and falls under the "goods" main procurement category. These contracts span a period from 15th June 2026 to 30th April 2029, covering various regions within the United Kingdom, including the South West region (UKK11), where North Bristol NHS Trust is based. The total contract value is approximately GBP 187,705.22, inclusive of gross amounts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precise service maintenance and support of advanced medical laboratory equipment. Firms that are able to establish authoritative expertise and technical capabilities pertaining to specific medical devices, like those of BECKMAN COULTER, may find similar tender processes advantageous for growth. Businesses with a focus on high-level service provision and long-term support structures, particularly those classified as SMEs, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in these procurement activities allows businesses to secure ongoing revenue streams and establish long-term relationships with central government public authorities, enhancing their market presence and expanding their service footprints across multiple UK regions.

## Notice

Renewal of the service support for the two Biomek i7 automated liquid handling systems being used in the genetic lab in Bristol.

### Procurement Information

This is a renewal of the service support and maintenance of the Biomek i7 automated liquid handling systems, only Beckman Coulter can provide such service as they are the original manufacture of the machines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056218-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,421 |
| 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 | NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS10 5NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Horfield |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056218-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056218-2026
  15th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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