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RBGKEW/439 Teaching Microscopes

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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29 Sep 2017 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens for the tender titled "RBGKEW/439 Teaching Microscopes". This initiative falls within the goods category, specifically aimed at acquiring digital stereo and compound teaching microscopes to support the identification and analysis of plant and fungal specimens. The procurement method used is a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement period ended on 31st July 2017, and the contract was awarded on 10th August 2017, with a contract duration from 1st September to 29th September 2017, taking place in Richmond, England. The total value of the awarded contract was £60,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and scientific equipment, particularly those that offer innovative microscope technology. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality teaching microscopes and related imaging solutions would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Engaging with the Royal Botanic Gardens could lead to further contracts within the academic or research sectors, fostering potential growth in a niche market focused on educational tools for biology and natural sciences.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW/439 Teaching Microscopes

Notice Description

Digital stereo and compound teaching microscopes, (30 in total, 15 of each), or imaging plant and fungal specimens, to assist their identification, analysis and new species discovery. Let via the LUPC Microscopes and Imaging framework, Lot 5 - New Technology and Combined Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f44a69b-e811-406c-a86f-8d556414bc95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff29aa6-c026-465b-8e80-0ca41ecabb6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 29 Sep 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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