Sanger Sequencer 3730 Upgrade

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01/ The notice

Key facts

Value: £125,441Estimated value stated in the notice
Deadline (UK time): Fri 18 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMTA deadline does not apply to this historical notice. The source records Fri 18 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT, which is not an open deadline.
Published: 2 Dec 2022
Region: Not stated

02/ The brief

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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.

03/ Classification

CPV codes

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38000000 51430000 71900000
38000000 51000000 51400000 71000000

04/ History

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2 Dec 2022
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Contract notice published 2 December 2022.
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05/ Limits

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06/ Questions

About this notice

Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew published this notice.

Estimated value stated in the notice: £125,441.

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