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title: "Liquid Handler and Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups for the Natural History Museum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de5c"
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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-h6vhtk-04de5c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Natural History Museum, located in London, involves the acquisition of a Liquid Handler and Automated System for DNA Bead Clean-ups. The tender is classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and falls within the goods category. Initially announced as active on 12th February 2025 for an open procedure method, the equipment was to be delivered, installed, and operational by 11th June 2025. The procurement stage has progressed to the award stage as of 15th May 2025, resulting in a contract with Scienion UK Ltd. The total contract value amounts to £361,808, excluding VAT, covering a period from signature to three years post-installation, with an optional extension of two years for service and maintenance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in precision laboratory equipment to engage with a prestigious institution like the Natural History Museum. Businesses that provide high-quality laboratory systems with robust service and maintenance support could find this tender particularly lucrative. The procurement process was favourable for SMEs, although the selection criteria are maintained uniformly. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive solutions and demonstrating value through quality and price competitiveness are best suited to compete in such procurement opportunities.

## 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Options: This contract is for an initial period from contract signature until 3 years following completion of delivery and installation. The contract has an optional 2 extension years for service and maintenance, and consumables. The total contract value of PS361,808 excluding VAT includes the optional 2 extension years for service and maintenance, as well as a total amount of PS9500 excluding VAT for consumables over the total life of the contract (including the optional extension years). Please note this amount for consumables is provisional and not guaranteed. The museum makes no guarantee to minimum spend or order quantity for consumables over the life of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021902-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £331,000 |
| Lots value | £331,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £361,808 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021902-2025
- 12 Feb 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004829-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/tenderbox/documentRepository/index.html?listId=925257348
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=949531058
- https://www.nhm.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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