---
title: "Liquid Handling Robotic System - LAB045"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000574489"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2019-02-19"
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# Liquid Handling Robotic System - LAB045

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000574489

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a Liquid Handling Robotic System (LAB045), categorised under the education sector. The contract was awarded to Perkin Elmer, with a total value of £75,000, following an open tender procedure. This procurement was initiated on 30 November 2016 and is conducted within the region of Edinburgh, UK. The award notice can be found through public procurement documentation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory automation and robotics, particularly those providing high-tech solutions for research institutions. Companies focused on goods related to laboratory equipment, specifically robotic systems designed to support research projects in bacterial growth, would find themselves well-positioned to engage with similar future contracts. The competitive landscape includes a high-profile institution as the buyer, providing credibility and visibility for potential suppliers.

## Notice

provision of a Liquid Handling robotic system

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The liquid handling system will be used primarily to support research projects involving bacterial growth and evolution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345812 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERKIN ELMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345812

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345812
  Liquid Handling Robotic System - LAB045 - provision of a Liquid Handling robotic system

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000574489

## Provenance

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