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Sanger Sequencer 3730 Upgrade

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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02 Dec 2022 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, located in RICHMOND, England, has recently completed a procurement process for the upgrade of a Sanger Sequencer 3730. The tender, titled "Sanger Sequencer 3730 Upgrade", falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is scheduled to start on December 22, 2022, and end on December 22, 2025, with the tender period closing on November 18, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and services to engage with the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Companies offering installation services of laboratory equipment and laboratory services would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract, valued at £125,441.48 GBP, was granted to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, with the aim to upgrade the Sanger Sequencer 3730 by providing new components and software, creating potential for business growth in the laboratory equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sanger Sequencer 3730 Upgrade

Notice Description

he Molecular Biology Laboratory at RBG Kew needs to purchase an "inhouse upgrade" for the Sanger Sequencer (3730). Currently the sequencer is not operational due to the failure of the laser. The installed laser and laser power supply in this machine were 11 years old. The laser type currently installed has been discontinued by its manufacturer, as there are better, more energy-efficient lasers available. Life Technologies Limited (part of ThermoFisher Scientific) are offering an upgrade for the Sanger Sequencer 3730 which will include: a new laser, laser power supply (both new, more efficient models), and updated internal circuitry components, a new Windows 10 computer and updated software package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba741f34-a3b9-4c09-811e-9ef1bec04751
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

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

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,441 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,441 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2022 - 22 Dec 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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