Supply of Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System to Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Awarded 22 Mar 2024

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Awarded22 Mar 2024
Value£79,116.75
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Expires in 5mo2y 12mo term, 88% elapsed
Awarded 22 Mar 2024Expires 21 Mar 2027

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew awarded a contract to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd for the supply of an automated nucleic acid extraction and purification system.

The benchtop robot is intended for routine DNA and RNA extraction from plant and fungal material, enabling more efficient sample processing and reduced contamination risk.

The contract was valued at £79,116.75 and was awarded via direct award under Lot 1 of the Life Sciences Equipment, Material and Services Framework Agreement (LAB2010 NE) - NEUPC.

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