EA Robotic Automated Sample Preparation

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Estimated value

£400k

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

30 Mar 2026

Deadline 12 Jun 2026

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Description

Provision of a robotic system(s) suitable for the trace analysis or semi volatile organic substances including but not limited to of Poly Fluro Alkyl Substances (PFAS) in a range of environmental waters and associated materials. All critical parts of the system must therefore be free of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) and other PFAS containing materials. The system will be used in the development of up to 7 existing methodologies for which the modules described have been determined as being required to cover the range of analytes. Fully automated, computer controlled standalone* benchtop robotic system with the ability to house and control multiple modules as described for the automation of liquid-liquid extraction for a minimum of 45 samples per single workflow. * Not connected to an analytical instrument.

Scope

Reference
P-38457
Total value
£400,000 excluding VAT
£480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
21 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 2029
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
38000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
21 May 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
12 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
Tender submission will be via our e-procurement system, Atamis: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Tenders submitted outside of Atamis will not be accepted. Should you require technical assistance in submitting your tender response, please contact the Atamis helpdesk: Phone: +44 29 2279 0054 during helpdesk operational hours 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday (Excluding Public Holidays).
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure