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title: "Liquid Handling System, Incubators & Extended Warranty"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834711"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Liquid Handling System, Incubators & Extended Warranty

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834711

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a "Liquid Handling System, Incubators & Extended Warranty" to enhance the Edinburgh Genome Foundry's capabilities. This procurement falls under the education sector, with a focus on high-level automation to support genetic research. The contract, worth approximately £771,486.72, was awarded to Beckman Coulter UK Ltd. The procurement method was limited, attributed to the technical requirements that only the chosen supplier could meet, ensuring seamless integration with existing laboratory equipment. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contracts being signed on 17th June 2026. The purchase is strategically aligned with the University's expansion plans for its facilities in Edinburgh, UKM75 region, and involves complex integrative equipment crucial for the facility's mission.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and automation technology, particularly those capable of addressing bespoke technical specifications and integration needs. Companies that design specialised lab automation systems or provide essential components for high-level research facilities would be highly suited to competing in such procurements. The focus on customised, integrative solutions for laboratory automation presents opportunities for innovation and closer collaborations with research institutions, opening pathways for growth in the scientific and educational sectors.

## Notice

The Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF) is a unique facility specialising in the generation of large numbers of genetic constructs to equip cells with new or improved functionality. As a Small Research Facility (SRF) at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS), the aim is to support the research of multiple academics who leverage EGF's unique capabilities to accelerate the discovery process and generate solutions that address global challenges. To deliver its mission, EGF heavily relies on high-level automation. This procurement relates to the purchase of a Liquid Handling System, an automated incubator, software, associated parts and an extended warranty that will be built into the automated platform.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF) is a unique facility specialising in the generation of large numbers of genetic constructs to equip cells with new or improved functionality. As a Small Research Facility (SRF) at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS), the aim is to support the research of multiple academics who leverage EGF's unique capabilities to accelerate the discovery process and generate solutions that address global challenges. To deliver its mission, EGF heavily relies on high-level automation. This procurement relates to the purchase of a Liquid Handling System, an automated incubator, software, associated parts and an extended warranty that will be built into the automated platform.

### Procurement Information

The facility is undergoing major expansion to incorporate a fully automated platform for the automated handling of mammalian cells. For different pieces of kit to be integrated into such an automated platform, they need to be designed especially for this purpose. Furthermore, the platform needs to be designed in such a way that it can be fitted in the limited space of EGF. The supplier can implement the fully automated platform and is the manufacturer of the liquid handler being proposed on this purchase, as well as the acoustic dispensers, which are already existing pieces of kit in EGF. These have been designed to optimally integrate with the supplier's scheduler and give end users full access to the capabilities of these instruments. For the acoustic dispensers specifically, the supplier is the only supplier which can offer this level of integration. The liquid handler being proposed has unique and key characteristics that are important for the end users and the research the facility carries out. These are integrated cameras/deck optics. A light curtain, which is an active safety barrier based on an invisible infrared light beam which once crossed, stops all movements immediately of the different robotic arms to protect the operator. Lastly, it has 2 independent grippers (360-degree rotating) that offer additional functionalities and flexibility during workflows that are necessary for the end users to deliver their projects. The selected supplier provides the EGF with seamless integration between the selected liquid handler, the already in place acoustic dispensers and the scheduling software. The selected supplier is also providing laboratory automation software in this purchase and has the ability to integrate this into the entire system. This is a specialised lab automation accessory that enables the operator to tilt/shake multi-well plates on multiple axis. This is a key feature that is essential for the handling of mammalian cells (especially when working with viral vectors, spheroids and organoids). In addition, the chosen enclosure supplier (separate procurement) has worked extensively with the selected supplier and offers unique solutions for the integration of the supplier's liquid handler and acoustic dispenser.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558180 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £771,486 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558180

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558180
  Liquid Handling System, Incubators & Extended Warranty - The Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF) is a unique facility specialising in the generation of large numbers of genetic constructs to equip cells with new or improved functionality. As a Small Research Facility (SRF) at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS), the aim is to support the research of multiple academics who leverage EGF's unique capabilities to accelerate the discovery process and generate solutions that address global challenges. To deliver its mission, EGF heavily relies on high-level automation. This procurement relates to the purchase of a Liquid Handling System, an automated incubator, software, associated parts and an extended warranty that will be built into the automated platform.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834711

## Provenance

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