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GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1374 - Microbial Multimode Plate Reader

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for a multimode microbial plate reader under the open procedure method. The contract, valued at £31,573.75, aims to enhance the capabilities of their laboratories by providing a device that combines spectrophotometric readings and automated microbial growth recording. This equipment is vital for the laboratory's drug discovery and microbiology research threads. The award to Tecan UK Ltd was finalised on 19 December 2024, with the contract period spanning from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2026. The procurement specifically supports research at the Jodrell Laboratory in Kew, London, aligning with RBG Kew's scientific mission to halt biodiversity loss.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. SMEs can leverage their expertise in such devices to meet stringent research requirements, benefit from exposure at a world-renowned research institution, and contribute to crucial botanical and microbiological investigations. Businesses with capabilities in drug discovery and microbial growth recording devices are particularly well-suited to compete and offer innovative solutions, thus bolstering their market presence and fostering long-term collaborations within the scientific community.

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Notice Title

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1374 - Microbial Multimode Plate Reader

Notice Description

The laboratories at RBG Kew are seeking a solution to allow microplate-based spectrophotometric readings and automated microbial growth recording in a single device. This multimode plate reader should enable microplate-based readings for multiple labels used in drug discovery based on absorbance, fluorescence and luminescence and automated recording of microbial growth curves in microplates. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is a world-famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge, with two inspiring gardens at Kew in west London and Wakehurst in Sussex. The scientific mission of RBG Kew is to 'Stop Biodiversity Loss'. This requirement for a microbial multimode plate will support the following two research threads. (1) Drug discovery. Researchers using the Biochemistry facilities within the Jodrell Laboratory (Kew site) study the small molecules in plants and fungi to demonstrate the value plant and fungal chemodiversity, for example as a source of useful compounds. An existing multimode plate reader that supports this research is obsolete and requires replacement. (2) Microbiology. An increased focus on fungal biodiversity at RBG Kew has prompted equipping a laboratory in the Jodrell Laboratory specifically to support microbiological methods. One need of this laboratory is to record the growth curves of microorganisms. 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-becbc922-8451-4f51-911a-22e98dd1ba9a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/433360db-e1e0-453a-b775-26b7f017993a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£31,573 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,573 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECAN

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