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RBGKEW/562 Stereomicroscopes

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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20 Dec 2018 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of 24 stereomicroscopes was conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England. This tender, titled "RBGKEW/562 Stereomicroscopes," falls under the industry category of microscopes (CPV code: 38510000) and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. The tender period concluded on 21 November 2018, and the award was made on 20 December 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 2 January 2019 and end on 29 March 2019, valued at approximately £71,000.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those offering high-quality microscopes and imaging technology. Companies that have the capacity to meet specific technical requirements listed in the tender would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in these types of contracts can foster growth and expansion, especially for larger suppliers in the microscopy sector seeking to strengthen their market presence through governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW/562 Stereomicroscopes

Notice Description

The supply of 24 stereomicroscopes, tendered via a mini-competition on the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Ltd framework agreement for Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment (LAB1015AP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c77cf83-d7bf-459e-ae35-91a6b53d7d76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbb3ba3-7516-47d7-9d6e-0eb076ee9f7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,923 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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