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

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2025 at 15:05

Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Natural History Museum, located in London, involves the acquisition of a Liquid Handler and Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups. The tender is classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and falls within the goods category. Initially announced as active on 12th February 2025 for an open procedure method, the equipment was to be delivered, installed, and operational by 11th June 2025. The procurement stage has progressed to the award stage as of 15th May 2025, resulting in a contract with Scienion UK Ltd. The total contract value amounts to £361,808, excluding VAT, covering a period from signature to three years post-installation, with an optional extension of two years for service and maintenance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in precision laboratory equipment to engage with a prestigious institution like the Natural History Museum. Businesses that provide high-quality laboratory systems with robust service and maintenance support could find this tender particularly lucrative. The procurement process was favourable for SMEs, although the selection criteria are maintained uniformly. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive solutions and demonstrating value through quality and price competitiveness are best suited to compete in such procurement opportunities.

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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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Options: This contract is for an initial period from contract signature until 3 years following completion of delivery and installation. The contract has an optional 2 extension years for service and maintenance, and consumables. The total contract value of PS361,808 excluding VAT includes the optional 2 extension years for service and maintenance, as well as a total amount of PS9500 excluding VAT for consumables over the total life of the contract (including the optional extension years). Please note this amount for consumables is provisional and not guaranteed. The museum makes no guarantee to minimum spend or order quantity for consumables over the life of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021902-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£331,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£331,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£361,808 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhmprocurement@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 20779425000

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

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