---
title: "Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000486774"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2017-11-09"
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# Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000486774

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation" contract, initiated by APUC Limited located in Stirling, UK, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement method employed is an open procedure aimed at acquiring goods, with a total contract value of £8,000,000. The deadline for bid submissions is 9 June 2017 at 15:00, with the anticipated award period commencing on the same day. This opportunity falls under the education sector as classified by the CPV code 38000000, which includes various sub-lots for Liquid Handling Robotics Systems and Laboratory Automation Systems, divided by price thresholds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory automation and robotics, particularly those offering innovative solutions in liquid handling. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include manufacturers of laboratory equipment, automation solution providers, and suppliers of related technology services. The contract notably includes community benefits, encouraging contractors to engage in activities such as providing training and apprenticeships, which can further enhance the prospects for collaboration and expansion in the local market.

## Notice

Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation Systems

### Lot Information

Liquid Handling Robotics Systems 20,000 GBP

Liquid Handling Robotics >20,000 GBP

Laboratory Automation Systems 20,000 GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300750 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300750
- 8 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282526

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282526
  Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation - Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation Systems
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300750
  Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation - Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation Systems

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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