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

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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15 May 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum, located in London, UK, has completed the procurement process for a Liquid Handler and Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups. The procurement was classified under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)' with the CPV code 38000000. This open procedure tender led to an award being issued on 17th April 2025, with a contract period running from 18th April 2025 to 11th June 2030. The procurement covered various delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £361,808.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sectors, particularly those skilled in providing automated systems for DNA research applications. Companies that can offer comprehensive maintenance and service contracts alongside their products will be well-positioned to compete. Though the contract was awarded to Scienion UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could also find opportunities in similar future tenders due to their suitability for such projects stipulated by the procurement body's criteria.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This is an award notice for the purchase of: One Liquid Handler One Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups Including service and maintenance contract and associated consumables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56a02a10-2492-436f-a20d-a1c3ef722d12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6e1b07-f937-4f36-8b6b-6e0ce47ce53d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£361,808 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£361,808 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 11 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIENION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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