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Purchase and installation of an automated pipetting system (incorporating a Tecan Freedom EVO 150cm liquid handler)

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Address: Hills Rd, Cambridge, UKH12, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: kevin.macey1@nhs.net

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
206615.39 GBP
Published
18 Sep 2025, 15:18
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The purchase will incorporate the following equipment: A) An Infinium Automated Pipetting System with ILASS automation control software, incorporating a Tecan Freedom EVO 150cm liquid handler with robotic manipulator arm (RoMa) and accessories. B) A custom barcode reader and PosID system for running the Infinium Assay workflow and integrating this with the laboratory management system (EPIC). C) Infinium XT Starter Kit (48 Beadchip) 220V including upgrade of all necessary peripheral equipment needed to perform the assay. The equipment will be supplied directly from Illuimina Cambridge Ltd.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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