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RBGKEW/660 Compound and dissecting microscopes

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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28 Oct 2019 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has successfully completed a procurement process for the purchase of 20 compound and dissecting microscopes aimed at enhancing an existing digital classroom for Master's level teaching. This tender, with a value of £41,000, utilised a direct procurement method under a single tender action, being below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period is from 21st June 2019 to 31st October 2019, following the end of the tender period on 23rd May 2019. The delivery address for the items is located in Richmond, England.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those producing microscopes. Companies with experience in providing educational or laboratory equipment, especially those capable of delivering high-quality products directly to educational institutions, would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. As this contract has been awarded, businesses can look toward future tenders from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, or similar organisations to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/660 Compound and dissecting microscopes

Notice Description

20 microscopes to extend an existing digital classroom for MSc teaching.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f5f13f9-1685-46cf-9081-c5f7285151d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7416ab-0e36-40fc-b3f7-f9b11376ad62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2019 - 31 Oct 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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