Tender

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1356 Dynamic Vapor Sorption Analyser

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Tender

24 Oct 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a Dynamic Vapor Sorption Analyser, aimed at enhancing research into seed desiccation, storage, and longevity. This tender, identified as "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1356," falls under the Research Laboratory Services industry category (CPV 73111000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The entire process is set to be conducted through an open procedure with a tender submission deadline of 12:00 PM UTC on 13th November 2024. The anticipated contract period will commence on 16th December 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision analytical instruments, particularly those with experience in the research and laboratory services sector. Companies that can provide advanced equipment capable of measuring water sorption and desorption in biological samples will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. With a budget ranging from £100,000 to £500,000, it represents a substantial contract that can offer long-term benefits, including potential future collaborations with the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Notice Title

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1356 Dynamic Vapor Sorption Analyser

Notice Description

There is a requirement to measure water sorption and desorption in seeds, spores and pollen and to generate moisture-(de)sorption isotherms for research into seed desiccation, storage and longevity at the Seed Biology Laboratory at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The current vapor sorption analyser is 20 years old and can analyse just one sample at a time, which limits the research throughput.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f6d1f6-000e-4616-86d7-8851d110494c
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
Not specified
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Jamal Jimenez
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
02083325000

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

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