Laboratory Automation Vendor Assessment Form

Selecting the right laboratory automation vendor is critical for high-throughput labs that depend on reliable, scalable systems to maintain productivity and data integrity. This Laboratory Automation Vendor Assessment Form provides a structured framework for evaluating potential suppliers across the key dimensions that matter most: system reliability, throughput capacity, maintenance requirements, and integration capabilities.

Built with Paperform, this template helps laboratory managers, procurement teams, and operations directors conduct consistent, comprehensive vendor assessments. The form captures detailed technical specifications, service level agreements, compliance certifications, and real-world performance metrics—all in one centralized location. Conditional logic ensures evaluators only see relevant questions based on the type of automation system being considered, streamlining the assessment process.

Whether you're evaluating liquid handling systems, high-throughput screening platforms, sample management solutions, or integrated laboratory automation workstations, this form ensures you're asking the right questions. The built-in scoring and calculation fields help you compare vendors objectively, while open-ended questions capture qualitative insights about implementation support, training programs, and ongoing service quality.

For procurement teams managing multiple vendor evaluations simultaneously, this template pairs perfectly with Stepper (stepper.io) to automate your evaluation workflow. Route completed assessments to stakeholders for review, trigger approval processes, update your vendor management system, and maintain a complete audit trail—all without manual data entry.

Designed for research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, clinical diagnostic labs, and biotechnology firms, this form helps you make data-driven vendor selection decisions that support your laboratory's long-term operational excellence.