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Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification System (ROBOT)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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20 Mar 2024 at 17:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has recently completed a procurement process for an Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification System. This tender falls under the industry category of Industrial robots and installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender had a deadline of 2024-01-17 for submission, and the contract period runs from 2024-03-22 to 2027-03-21, offering business opportunities within the goods sector.

This procurement process carried out by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is an opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in providing benchtop, automated nucleic acid extraction and purification systems. Suitable business entities may include those experienced in supplying laboratory equipment and related services. The awarded contract worth £79,116.75 was granted to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, Great Britain. The contract period is set to create sustainable business growth prospects for the successful supplier over the next three years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification System (ROBOT)

Notice Description

The Molecular Biology Laboratory at RBG Kew requests a benchtop, automated nucleic acid extraction and purification system. This system will be used for routine and reliable DNA and RNA extractions and purifications from plant and fungal material. It will allow for more efficient processing of samples with reduced risk of contamination. Framework information : Direct Award via Lot 1 of Life Sciences Equipment, Material and Services Framework Agreement (LAB2010 NE) - NEUPC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87dbdb60-d3a2-4252-aeb4-244a1c661e65
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,116 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,116 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2024 - 21 Mar 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

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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