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RBGKEW/897 Li-cor porometer/fluorometer

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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22 Feb 2021 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has recently completed a tender for the supply of a Li-cor porometer/fluorometer, which falls under the category of measuring instruments. This procurement was conducted as a direct process, specifically a single tender action due to the unique capabilities of the supplier, LI-COR BIOSCIENCES UK LIMITED. The award was made on 11 February 2021, with the contract period running until 31 March 2021. The tender period ended on 10 February 2021, and the contract value stands at £15,019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised measuring instruments, particularly those with unique capabilities that set them apart in the marketplace. Companies that focus on scientific equipment or have established relationships in the academic and research sectors may find this type of tender aligns well with their business models. Due to the nature of this procurement being awarded via a single tender action, businesses that possess unique skills or exclusive products are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW/897 Li-cor porometer/fluorometer

Notice Description

A hand-held porometer/fluorometer. Awarded as a Single Tender Action on the grounds that: - The proposed supplier is the only one known to possess unique or specialised skills or articles, or which are unobtainable from any other source - The purchase from the named supplier is a condition of Research Grant/Funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-167a6532-9b7c-4bb8-aea0-e4fac45b184d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bddd124-5a2f-4087-b1a4-5daaa9de919a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,019 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,396 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LI-COR BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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