Tender

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1334 Freeze-drying centrifugal evaporator

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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Tender

09 Sep 2024 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is currently in the tender stage of procuring a freeze-drying centrifugal evaporator, detailed under tender reference RBGKEW1334. The procurement is aimed at enhancing the Biochemistry Laboratory’s capacity to dry various samples in organic or aqueous solvents, thus preventing workflow bottlenecks and supporting new research requirements. The laboratory falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This selective, competitive dialogue process, with a contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000, is being conducted in London. The tender period concludes on 30th September 2024, with the contract slated to commence on 4th November 2024 and end on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those adept at providing freeze-drying and centrifugal evaporation solutions. It’s well-suited for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence by partnering with a prestigious institution such as the Royal Botanic Gardens. Successfully securing this contract could not only boost the winning company’s portfolio but also enhance their credibility and visibility in the scientific and research communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1334 Freeze-drying centrifugal evaporator

Notice Description

Summary and background The Biochemistry Laboratory at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) has a requirement to increase its capacity to dry numerous samples in common organic or aqueous solvents (typically 1 - 10 ml volume range) as part of several research workflows studying the metabolites of plants and fungi. The lab currently has one centrifugal evaporator to perform this task, which is proving insufficient and resulting in sample drying becoming a bottleneck in workflows. It is also not able to support new workflows requiring (1) samples in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to be dried and (2) batches of samples in water or water/organic mixtures (e.g. high-performance liquid chromatography fractions) to be freeze dried. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3755894b-0c44-4ebc-91ab-3aea3b9122be
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

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