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title: "Purchase of a Long Read, High Throughput DNA/RNA sequencer for the Natural History Museum"
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# Purchase of a Long Read, High Throughput DNA/RNA sequencer for the Natural History Museum

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e74894f3-3ebc-49c0-8721-530b3e207e77

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum in London recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Long Read, High Throughput DNA/RNA sequencer. This tender, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, had an estimated value of £240,000. The open procurement method was utilised, with the tender period concluding on 24 September 2019, and the contract period starting on 30 September 2019 and extending until 1 January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology. Suppliers of high throughput sequencing devices, especially those offering innovations in laboratory equipment, would benefit from engaging in such tenders. With the Natural History Museum being a prominent buyer, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the specifications are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process aligns well with their capabilities and growth ambitions.

## Notice

Purchase of a Long Read, High Throughput DNA/RNA Sequencer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258d2902-4ad8-4e29-85e4-48eeb22c13b0 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2019 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258d2902-4ad8-4e29-85e4-48eeb22c13b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258d2902-4ad8-4e29-85e4-48eeb22c13b0
  28th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=431187944
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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