Tender

Benchtop flow cytometer

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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19 May 2021 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is seeking a high specification bench-top flow cytometer, essential for estimating plant and fungal genome sizes. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a value of £60,000. The open procurement method is being employed, and the tender period concludes on 9th June 2021. Interested suppliers should obtain tender documents exclusively from the BRAVO portal, ensuring to register if not already a member. The contract is anticipated to commence on 31st August 2021 and will last until 31st January 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering advanced optical technologies or innovations in scientific instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their agility and expertise in customised solutions. Companies that can deliver high-quality, sensitive instrumentation designed to support research and development in plant and fungal sciences will be particularly well-placed to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Benchtop flow cytometer

Notice Description

RBG Kew have a requirement for a high specification/high sensitivity bench-top flow cytometer which enables plant and fungal genome sizes to be estimated using the fluorochromes propidium iodide (PI) across the full diversity encountered. Tender documents can only be obtained from the BRAVO portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Suppliers who are not registered with BRAVO will be required to register before they can access the tender documents. Tender details as in BRAVO: itt_8692 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer Project: project_33114 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer Any enquiries related to the BRAVO portal should be directed to their helpdesk: Phone: 0800 069 8630 Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk Additional information: Tender documents can only be obtained from the BRAVO portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Suppliers who are not registered with BRAVO will be required to register before they can access the tender documents. Tender details as in BRAVO: itt_8692 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer Project: project_33114 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer Any enquiries related to the BRAVO portal should be directed to their helpdesk: Phone: 0800 069 8630 Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6200b003-8c83-4075-b460-961d56dcc8c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c134cb-540b-44ac-af26-a8404bc456ea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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