EA Robotic Automated Sample Preparation
Estimated value
£400k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
30 Mar 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 VATAbove 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