Supply of Liquid Handler and Automated DNA Bead Clean-up System to the Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Liquid Handler and Automated DNA Bead Clean-up System to the Natural History Museum
Awarded 17 Apr 2025
Awarded17 Apr 2025
Value£361,808.00
SupplierScienion UK Ltd
AgencyNatural History Museum
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 3y 7mo5y 2mo term, 30% elapsed
Awarded 17 Apr 2025Expires 10 June 2030
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The Natural History Museum awarded a contract to Scienion UK Ltd for the purchase of one liquid handler and one automated system for DNA bead clean-ups, including a service and maintenance contract and associated consumables.
The contract value was £361,808.
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Supply of Liquid Handler and Automated DNA Bead Clean-up System to the Natural History Museum
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