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RBGKEW1385 Yeast array imaging system

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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22 Apr 2025 at 15:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has completed the procurement process for a "Yeast array imaging system" intended to enhance their imaging capabilities of yeast, fungal, or bacterial colonies. Located in London, the procurement falls under the industry category of image-processing software packages. The procurement used a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender ending on the 12th of December, 2024. The project is set to start on the 25th of January and end on the 26th of January, 2025, with an awarded value of £19,000. The successful supplier for this tender is Singer Instruments.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within specialised imaging sectors, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these were considered suitable for this procurement. Businesses in the biotechnology and image-processing industries are well-suited to compete for such contracts, potentially benefiting from collaboration or incorporation with renowned institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens. The short contract period and direct procurement method emphasise efficiency, prioritising capable providers who can swiftly supply and implement specialised imaging technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1385 Yeast array imaging system

Notice Description

RBG, Kew would like to purchase a device to image high density arrays of yeast, fungal or bacterial colonies, each arrayed onto rectangular petri dishes presenting the same format as a 96 well microtiter plate, here referred to as OmniTrays.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34abe079-ce99-48fe-8e5d-1c6c690e2ad0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada24727-6876-4fad-805c-56489f273fd9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48328000 - Image-processing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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
LONDON
Postcode
TW9 3AE
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

SINGER INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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