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RBGKEW/899 Fusion Internal Calibration

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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22 Feb 2021 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RBGKEW/899 Fusion Internal Calibration" was conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to detection and analysis apparatus, with a total contract value of £40,615. The procurement method used was a single tender action due to the unique requirements for the equipment, and it is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the deadline for submissions on 3rd February 2021, the contract start date on 5th February 2021, and its duration extending until 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and analytical equipment sector, particularly those with specialised skills in the maintenance and calibration of advanced instruments like mass spectrometers. While the award has been made to Thermo Fisher Scientific due to their unique capabilities, it illustrates the potential for other companies to engage in similar contracts in the future, especially those with specialised technical expertise or innovative solutions in laboratory equipment and calibration services.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW/899 Fusion Internal Calibration

Notice Description

Internal Calibration Upgrade modification to the Orbitrap Fusion mass spectrometer. Single Tender Action awarded on the grounds that: - The proposed supplier is the only one known to possess unique or specialised skills or articles, or which are unobtainable from any other source - Existing equipment is so specialised that anyone other than the original supplier providing the new part could raise safety issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cca8ca0c-2c97-4f45-a9a6-4b61ba291cda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d026fa9f-78f6-456f-b5b2-b31456d2bd18
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

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,615 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,615 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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