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DNA Sequencer Upgrade

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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16 May 2025 at 09:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London has awarded a contract for the upgrade of a DNA Sequencer, including associated service and maintenance, with Element Biosciences Netherlands B.V. acting as the supplier. This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and has been awarded using a direct procurement method. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 16th May 2025. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 29th May 2025 and is set to run until 31st July 2028, with an optional extension of up to two additional years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment upgrades and maintenance services, particularly those focusing on precision instruments such as DNA sequencers. Large-scale operations with the capability to handle complex technological upgrades would find this procurement process well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility within the biotechnology and laboratory equipment sectors, potentially leading to further business growth and joint ventures in similar high-tech procurement projects.

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Notice Information

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=950002659

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05155e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022051-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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