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    ContractsAutomated Liquid Handler Systems - Supply, Installation, and Commissioning
    Awarded contract

    Automated Liquid Handler Systems - Supply, Installation, and Commissioning

    Awarded
    £791.4k
    Published 9 Jul 2026

    UK Biobank seeks an experienced supplier to supply, install, commission, and support advanced robotic liquid handler systems with full training and service support.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 9 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £791.4k
    Published 9 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £791,450
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      1 Jan 2026
      9 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • HS
      HAMILTON SALES SERVICE UK LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    9 Jul 2026Today1 Jan 2026

    Brief

    UK Biobank is seeking a qualified supplier to provide robotic automated liquid handler systems, including design, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, staff training, and ongoing service support. The successful supplier must have demonstrated capacity and capability to manage the complete project lifecycle. Responsibilities include system design and implementation, comprehensive testing, full commissioning, operator training, and post-installation maintenance and support services as detailed in the full specification. This is an opportunity for suppliers with expertise in laboratory automation and life sciences equipment to support UK Biobank's operational requirements.

    Track record

    2 awards · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

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    Who wins here
    1. HAMILTON SALES SERVICE UK LTD2× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    5277d18a-8ccc-4b95-af0d-39840afd57f4-905502

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    Sector
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