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QUB/2601/25 Contract for the supply of an Acoustic Liquid Handling System

Queens University Belfast · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:27.

Opportunity overview

An acoustic liquid handler is required to enable the precise and accurate dispensing of small volumes of fluids into assay plates for downstream applications and to enable the miniaturisation of assays by handling nanolitre volumes. Uses will include compound management and dispensing of reagents, including DMSO, for high-throughput screening applications, functional screening and assay development activities. A system with non-contact transfer is required to eliminate the use of disposable tips, reduce the risk of cross-contamination between samples, and maintain sample integrity whilst minimising plastic waste generation.

Awarded to

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LabPlan LTd

No match
Contract value
£820k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 Apr 2025
Award ID
013600-2025-QUB/2601/25-1
Status
active
Location
Naas, Co Kildare, IE, Ireland

Classification

  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • CPV38430000 — Detection and analysis apparatus
  • CPV38432000 — Analysis apparatus

Lots

  • An acoustic liquid handler is required to enable the precise and accurate dispensing of small volumes of fluids into assay plates for downstream applications and to enable the miniaturisation of assays by handling nanolitre volumes. Uses will include compound management and dispensing of reagents, including DMSO, for high-throughput screening applications, functional screening and assay development activities. A system with non-contact transfer is required to eliminate the use of disposable tips, reduce the risk of cross-contamination between samples, and maintain sample integrity whilst minimising plastic waste generation.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
QUB/2601/25
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Review Details
N/A
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
11 Mar 2025, 16:10

Address

Street Address
Queens University Belfast, Belfast

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
11 Mar 2025, 16:10

Tender Period

Ends
11 Mar 2025, 16:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
An acoustic liquid handler is required to enable the precise and accurate dispensing of small volumes of fluids into assay plates for downstream applications and to enable the miniaturisation of assays by handling nanolitre volumes. Uses will include compound management and dispensing of reagents, including DMSO, for high-throughput screening applications, functional screening and assay development activities. A system with non-contact transfer is required to eliminate the use of disposable tips, reduce the risk of cross-contamination between samples, and maintain sample integrity whilst minimising plastic waste generation.

Options

Description
One off purchase with an option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumables and ancillary items beyond this period to the end of useful life of the equipment.

Renewal

Description
One off purchase with an option to extend maintenance and the purchase of consumables and ancillary items beyond this period to the end of useful life of the equipment.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
40%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60%

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
QUB Belfast

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06
Entry 2
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Entry 2
Id
38430000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Detection and analysis apparatus
Entry 3
Id
38432000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Analysis apparatus

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-137159
Name
Queens University Belfast

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN06
Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
Queens University Belfast

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-14557
Name
Queens University Belfast

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Queens University Belfast
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-143226
Name
LabPlan LTd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
IE
Locality
Naas, Co Kildare
Country Name
Ireland

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
LabPlan LTd

Award information

Award 1
Id
013600-2025-QUB/2601/25-1
Title
QUB/2601/25 Contract for the supply, delivery & Installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling System
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-143226
Name
LabPlan LTd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
013600-2025-QUB/2601/25-1
Title
QUB/2601/25 Contract for the supply, delivery & Installation of an Acoustic Liquid Handling System
Status
active
Award ID
013600-2025-QUB/2601/25-1
Date Signed
8 Apr 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
820,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN06

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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