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title: "Liquid Handler and Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups for the Natural History Museum"
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# Liquid Handler and Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups for the Natural History Museum

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46258192-67df-4d99-a314-13e574e15657

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Liquid Handler and an Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups, including a service and maintenance contract with associated consumables. This tender is classified under the industry category "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and is valued at GBP 331,000. The equipment must be delivered, installed, and training completed by 11th June 2025. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with initial expressions of interest due by 19th March 2025. The contract period starts on 14th April 2025 and ends on 11th June 2025. This is an active tender in the tender stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality laboratory automation solutions, along with robust maintenance and support services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this procurement process can enhance business growth by securing a prestigious client like the Natural History Museum and demonstrating expertise in high-precision laboratory equipment. Businesses located in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the purchase of: One Liquid Handler One Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups Including service and maintenance contract with associated consumables The equipment must be delivered in full, installed and training received by 11th June 2025 the very latest

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6dfaf1-fc43-4561-b55a-29952133ef80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £331,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 18:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6dfaf1-fc43-4561-b55a-29952133ef80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6dfaf1-fc43-4561-b55a-29952133ef80
  12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./7FMMUSP83P
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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