# RBGKEW1391 Geno/Grinder Automated Tissue Homogenizer and Cell Lyser

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew](/buyers/board-of-trustees-of-the-royal-botanic-gardens-kew/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Thermo Fisher Scientific](/suppliers/thermo-fisher-scientific/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £16,252
- Tender value: £16,252
- Award date: 15 January 2025
- Published: 22 April 2025
- Contract start: 22 January 2025
- Contract end: 21 January 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 4ae4f009-3b15-41a7-ac6e-515e56d54e14-841654
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14c3e3fa-375b-4b90-bc32-c274fb0cae07

## Description

We are looking to purchase a Geno/Grinder Automated Tissue Homogenizer and Cell Lyser to improve our workflow for PacBio sequencing\. This will accelerate plant root disruption and homogenisation, increasing the throughput of DNA extractions\. We will require a 3-year service and maintenance contract\. Framework information : LAB2010 NE Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services - Direct Award to highest ranked supplier under provider under Lot 1

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae4f009-3b15-41a7-ac6e-515e56d54e14-841654)