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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56a02a10-2492-436f-a20d-a1c3ef722d12

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum, located in London, UK, has completed the procurement process for a Liquid Handler and Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups. The procurement was classified under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)' with the CPV code 38000000. This open procedure tender led to an award being issued on 17th April 2025, with a contract period running from 18th April 2025 to 11th June 2030. The procurement covered various delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £361,808.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sectors, particularly those skilled in providing automated systems for DNA research applications. Companies that can offer comprehensive maintenance and service contracts alongside their products will be well-positioned to compete. Though the contract was awarded to Scienion UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could also find opportunities in similar future tenders due to their suitability for such projects stipulated by the procurement body's criteria.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6e1b07-f937-4f36-8b6b-6e0ce47ce53d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2025 - 11 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £361,808 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,808 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6e1b07-f937-4f36-8b6b-6e0ce47ce53d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef6e1b07-f937-4f36-8b6b-6e0ce47ce53d
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=949531058
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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