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title: "Sanger Sequencer 3730 Upgrade"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# Sanger Sequencer 3730 Upgrade

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f6ea026-e6d7-4c2a-b94e-2e5ab5df8bf5

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, located in RICHMOND, England, has recently completed a procurement process for the upgrade of a Sanger Sequencer 3730. The tender, titled "Sanger Sequencer 3730 Upgrade", falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is scheduled to start on December 22, 2022, and end on December 22, 2025, with the tender period closing on November 18, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and services to engage with the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Companies offering installation services of laboratory equipment and laboratory services would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract, valued at £125,441.48 GBP, was granted to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, with the aim to upgrade the Sanger Sequencer 3730 by providing new components and software, creating potential for business growth in the laboratory equipment sector.

## Notice

he Molecular Biology Laboratory at RBG Kew needs to purchase an "inhouse upgrade" for the Sanger Sequencer (3730). Currently the sequencer is not operational due to the failure of the laser. The installed laser and laser power supply in this machine were 11 years old. The laser type currently installed has been discontinued by its manufacturer, as there are better, more energy-efficient lasers available. Life Technologies Limited (part of ThermoFisher Scientific) are offering an upgrade for the Sanger Sequencer 3730 which will include: a new laser, laser power supply (both new, more efficient models), and updated internal circuitry components, a new Windows 10 computer and updated software package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba741f34-a3b9-4c09-811e-9ef1bec04751 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2022 - 22 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,441 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,441 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2022 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba741f34-a3b9-4c09-811e-9ef1bec04751

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba741f34-a3b9-4c09-811e-9ef1bec04751
  2nd December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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