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Hand-Held ED ERF

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 completed the procurement process for a new hand-held energy dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) spectrometer and associated accessories under the tender "Hand-Held ED ERF". This procurement falls under the industry categories of "X-ray devices" and "Spectrometers". The tender, conducted via a selective procurement method, utilised a call-off from the NWUPC Framework for High-Value Laboratory Equipment. The procurement stage is now in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £27,328 GBP, will be carried out by HITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE LIMITED, and key delivery dates include the contract start and end date on 31st March 2024. The delivery location specified is Richmond, England, with the postal code TW93AE.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-sensitivity, high-resolution spectrometers and related laboratory equipment. Companies operating as SMEs have a favourable position to participate in such procurement activities due to the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. Businesses capable of providing cutting-edge scientific equipment along with comprehensive services including installation, commissioning, and training are well-suited to compete in these tenders, opening pathways for increased market exposure and establishing valuable relationships with prestigious institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hand-Held ED ERF

Notice Description

New item of light-weight, high-sensitivity and high resolution hand-held energy dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) spectrometer and accessories (docking station and sample cup for smaller samples, software, GPS, barcode reader, charger, etc.), including freight, installation, commissioning, and training. Framework information : NWUPC Framework - High Value Laboratory Equipment LAB3162 NW

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6dea01b-3da0-46bb-91f2-5b6c061cdf28
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33111000 - X-ray devices

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,328 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,328 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 24 hours
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

HITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE

Further Information

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