Tender

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1349 Succulents SIRA and TEA 2024

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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20 Sep 2024 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a supplier to perform Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (SIRA) and Trace Element Analysis (TEA) on various succulent plant species. This research aims to identify chemical fingerprints and trace the geographic origins of wild plants, as well as explore isotope markers for tracking cultivated plants in commercial supply chains. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 21st October 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2024 and will run until 30th April 2025. The project is categorised under Research Laboratory Services and will take place in London, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scientific research and laboratory services. It is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of qualified suppliers to participate. Companies with specialised skills in chemical analysis of plant specimens, particularly those with capabilities in SIRA and TEA, would find this project aligns well with their service offerings. Successfully securing this contract could provide a valuable portfolio highlight and pave the way for future collaborations with notable institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1349 Succulents SIRA and TEA 2024

Notice Description

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to apply Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (SIRA) and Trace Element Analysis (TEA) to sample material derived from a range of succulent plant species. Objectives of the analysis include: To characterise the chemical fingerprints of wild succulent plants threatened by illegal trade, and their use in determining the geographic origin and provenance of the plant. Exploring the potential of an isotope marker applied through watering, to help trace cultivated plant specimens within commercial supply chains. Please refer to the tender documents for comprehensive details of this project. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b05daafe-652c-4647-abb6-c206bdbd45ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff614c1e-0cb2-408e-8016-75f1181c2902
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

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