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RBGKEW1365 - Contract Title 7-place Microbalance

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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26 Mar 2025 at 15:50

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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 the acquisition of a 7-place microbalance, vital for the Millennium Seed Bank's seed weight measurements. This contract, classified under the industry category “Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment,” was awarded through a direct procurement method to Mettler-Toledo GmbH for a total value of GBP 54,000. Located in Richmond, England, and with the contract period running from 17 February 2025 to 31 March 2025, the process was aimed at securing a specialised piece of equipment with high precision and advanced functionality to support seed research requirements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of precision laboratory equipment to engage in public procurement contracts. Companies specialising in advanced measurement instruments and those seeking to expand their market presence in the scientific research sector would find this contract especially relevant. SMEs were particularly encouraged to participate, showing potential growth avenues for small to medium-sized enterprises within the laboratory equipment industry. The procurement’s alignment with sourcing cutting-edge technology highlights the demand for niche, high-quality solutions in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1365 - Contract Title 7-place Microbalance

Notice Description

The Millennium Seed Bank (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) houses the world's largest ex situ collection of wild seeds. Fruit and seed weight measurements are crucial for seed morphological studies, gravimetric moisture content experiments, and estimating seed numbers in large collections. When seeds or collections are too small to be measured with standard analytical balances, it is important to have specialized equipment to accurately measure seed weight, such as a microbalance. Specifically, we require a microbalance with at least 0.1 ug readability, internal calibration, a minimum total capacity of 2 g, and a clear, responsive display. Additionally, it should have the capability to transfer balance readings directly into a computer spreadsheet at the press of a button.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bb907ca-ea2a-4660-9058-4375f4e19b6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69669352-9a13-4dcc-aa39-9b5019bfe5c7
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METTLER-TOLEDO

Further Information

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