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RBGKEW/892 Repair and servicing of Orbitrap Fusion mass spectrometer

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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22 Feb 2021 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking to contract for the repair and servicing of the Orbitrap Fusion mass spectrometer. This procurement falls under the goods category in the medical and precision equipment industry and has been executed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action. The contract period is from 1st March 2021 to 28th February 2022, with a total value of £17,796.07. The tender was completed on 10th December 2020, and the award was officially published on 22nd February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-resolution mass spectrometry repair and maintenance services. Companies with unique expertise in handling Thermo Fisher Scientific equipment, particularly those that can fulfil the stringent requirements necessary for such specialised tasks, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier in this case is Thermo Fisher Scientific, which highlights the necessity for specialised knowledge and experience in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/892 Repair and servicing of Orbitrap Fusion mass spectrometer

Notice Description

Repair of Thermo Fisher Scientific Orbitrap Fusion high-resolution mass spectrometer, and annual preventative maintenance service contract to the Thermo Fisher Scientific liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry system of which the Orbitrap Fusion is a part. Single Tender Action awarded on 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 - The supplier has proprietary rights - Using a supplier other than the original supplier of the equipment would render any warranty invalid, and the equipment is so specialised that anyone other than the original supplier carrying out maintenance could raise safety issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e47bcd36-ae8b-4051-8fc4-756ac98ec9bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b15795af-7988-4c00-a290-671791a800de
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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,796 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,796 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 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
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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