Tender

Liquid Handler and Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups for the Natural History Museum

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 18:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Liquid Handler and an Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups, including a service and maintenance contract with associated consumables. This tender is classified under the industry category "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and is valued at GBP 331,000. The equipment must be delivered, installed, and training completed by 11th June 2025. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with initial expressions of interest due by 19th March 2025. The contract period starts on 14th April 2025 and ends on 11th June 2025. This is an active tender in the tender stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality laboratory automation solutions, along with robust maintenance and support services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this procurement process can enhance business growth by securing a prestigious client like the Natural History Museum and demonstrating expertise in high-precision laboratory equipment. Businesses located in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Liquid Handler and Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups for the Natural History Museum

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the purchase of: One Liquid Handler One Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups Including service and maintenance contract with associated consumables The equipment must be delivered in full, installed and training received by 11th June 2025 the very latest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46258192-67df-4d99-a314-13e574e15657
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6dfaf1-fc43-4561-b55a-29952133ef80
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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