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RBGKEW1331 Hitachi - Transmission Electron Microscope

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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06 Aug 2024 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed the procurement process for the ongoing maintenance and repair of a Hitachi Transmission Electron Microscope stationed at the Kew Imaging Lab in Richmond, England. Classified under the industry category of "Electron Microscopes" with CPV code 38511000, this tender fell under the service provision category and was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement phase has moved to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1 August 2024 and concluding on 31 July 2025. The contract value is £14,340 GBP, and the supplier is Hitachi High-Technologies Europe GmbH.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement's direct method indicates a straightforward and transparent process, making it an attractive option for qualified vendors in the electron microscopy field. Aligning with the Board of Trustees' commitment to supporting innovation and reliability in scientific research, this contract allows businesses to showcase their expertise in high-tech equipment maintenance while fostering long-term relationships with esteemed institutions like Kew Gardens.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1331 Hitachi - Transmission Electron Microscope

Notice Description

Ongoing Maintenance and Repair of Transmission Electron Microscope placed at Kew Imaging Lab.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-364595dd-b51e-4e6d-82eb-f7de88da50c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83bad31-ca4f-4fb1-a4b4-7fb24d0d6097
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,340 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 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
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
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

HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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