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Capital Equipment 22-23 Procurement-Microscope Upgrades

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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08 Feb 2023 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has awarded a contract for the procurement of laboratory microscope replacement bulbs under the title "Capital Equipment 22-23 Procurement-Microscope Upgrades". This tender falls under the goods category and was conducted using a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract is valued at £52,403 in GBP, with a tender period ending on 12th November 2022 and a contract period running from 15th November 2022 to 14th November 2023. The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, located in RICHMOND, England, led this procurement process.

This procurement opportunity aimed to replace the old light system of Leica stereomicroscopes with the LED3000 system, ensuring compatibility with the existing microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could have capitalised on this opportunity, given its suitability for such businesses. However, the awarded supplier was LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK) LIMITED, indicating that larger-scale suppliers may have an advantage in similar procurement processes. This tender presents insights into how businesses can engage with public procurement opportunities in the equipment and technology sector.

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Notice Title

Capital Equipment 22-23 Procurement-Microscope Upgrades

Notice Description

Replacement of old light system of Leica stereomicroscopes. The new system (LED3000) attends to the specifications of the already-in-place microscopes, i.e., objective size and working distances.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96a68678-e89e-4e9e-9f1e-31ef5ce23e88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d17f71-b010-4585-8835-37c6751e38b1
Current Stage
Award
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

38519500 - Laboratory microscope replacement bulbs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,403 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,403 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2022 - 14 Nov 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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