Award

RBGKEW/565 Electromechanical testing system

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Award

08 Jan 2019 at 10:21

Award Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2018 at 09:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is conducting a procurement process for the supply of an Electromechanical testing system designated RBGKEW/565. This project falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in Richmond, England. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 17th December 2018, and the contract period running from 18th December 2018 to 28th February 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the deadline for tender submissions was on 22nd November 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in the development and supply of laboratory equipment. Businesses capable of providing electromechanical testing systems and those with expertise in environmental testing methods would be particularly well-suited to compete for future procurements with similar specifications. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business visibility and open doors to partnerships with prominent institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/565 Electromechanical testing system

Notice Description

The supply of an Electromechanical testing system for static testing (tensile and compression applications). The equipment will be used to determine the "puncture force" needed to punch through the coats of a range of seed types under a range of environmental conditions and following various pre-treatments. To apply for this opportunity please follow this link to the Defra e-tendering portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. If you are not already registered you will need to do so first. Once registered and logged in you will need to search for 'itt_5137 - RBGKEW/565 Electromechanical testing system' to access the tender documents. Clarification questions about this opportunity will only be accepted via the Bravo e-tendering portal above up until 12pm on Thursday 15th November 2018. The deadline for tenders to be submitted via the Bravo e-tendering portal above is 12pm on Thursday 22nd November 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b2bff1f-7e0e-4a3a-8f89-9ccff1bfa939
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf534a73-4fd8-4551-b795-0e3f59505f50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 1-6 months
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
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

INSTRON HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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