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DNA Sequencer Upgrade

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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02 Jul 2025 at 18:05

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16 May 2025 at 13:05

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16 May 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum, located in London, has completed a procurement process for an upgrade to a DNA sequencer, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was carried out as a direct award to Element Biosciences Netherlands B.V. as part of the central government authority's strategic operations. This process was initiated to convert the existing instrument into a newly upgraded model. The procurement process concluded with an active contract, signed on 3rd June 2025, covering a period from 4th June 2025 to 31st July 2028, with a possible extension until 31st July 2030. The total contract value stands at £189,052.80, inclusive of VAT.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying advanced laboratory equipment and associated maintenance services. The successful supplier, Element Biosciences Netherlands B.V., is a large-scale operation, indicating opportunities for other businesses of similar capacity with expertise in precision scientific equipment upgrades. Businesses that can offer innovative upgrade solutions, comprehensive support services, and maintenance packages would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes in the future. Furthermore, organisations aiming to collaborate internationally may benefit, considering the cross-border nature of this completed contract.

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Notice Title

DNA Sequencer Upgrade

Notice Description

This procurement is for an upgrade to a DNA Sequencer and the associated service/maintenance To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963249495

Procurement Information

An upgrade to this instrument was put to market following an already completed procurement. This upgrade would convert the current instrument into a newly upgraded model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05155d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036964-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,544 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£157,544 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
020 7942 5000

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

ELEMENT BIOSCIENCES NETHERLANDS

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