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Service of Milli-Q water purification systems

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has concluded a procurement process for the servicing of Milli-Q IQ 7015 Type 1 water purification systems used in the Jodrell Laboratory. This tender, categorised under water desalination services (CPV code 65122000), was conducted through a direct procurement method and awarded on 18th July 2024. The contract, valued at £40,000, spans from 22nd July 2024 to 21st July 2027. The procurement process has now reached the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, that specialise in the maintenance of advanced water purification systems used in scientific research. Businesses capable of providing high-standard service and maintenance for critical laboratory equipment would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. This procurement not only fosters growth for suppliers who can ensure the reliability and purity of water required for intricate research tasks like DNA sequencing and LC-MS but also aligns with organisations looking to support the scientific community in Richmond, England (TW93AE).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service of Milli-Q water purification systems

Notice Description

Milli-Q(r) IQ 7015 Type 1 water purification systems The requirement for ultrapure water (Type 1) by researchers in the Jodrell Laboratory at the Kew site is met by two Merck Milli-Q(r) IQ 7015 water purification systems, each equipped with two Q-POD(r) dispensers: Millipak(r) and Biopak(r) (Figure 1). These provide water used in analytical techniques including LC-MS, applications such as DNA sequencing and equipment such as a hydrogen generator in which the purity of the water, and the reliability of the supply, is critical. The systems, therefore, need to be serviced and maintained to a high standard. Neither unit is plumbed into a lab water distribution system and researchers obtain water at the Q-POD(r) dispensers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75d5bb1a-0a26-455e-a3c8-d8391d63b68e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de385205-c031-4ff4-861e-083c256aad52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65122000 - Water desalination services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2027 2-3 years
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
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 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

MERCK LIFE SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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