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GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1334 Freeze-drying centrifugal evaporator

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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22 Jan 2025 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) has awarded a contract for the procurement of a freeze-drying centrifugal evaporator to increase its capacity to dry samples in organic or aqueous solvents. The tender, titled "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1334 Freeze-drying centrifugal evaporator," falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 10th January 2025 and concluding on 9th January 2026. The delivery of the equipment will take place in London, United Kingdom. The competitive dialog procurement method was employed, and the contract was awarded to Wolf Laboratories Limited for a value of GBP 73,970.4.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project's requirements, including the ability to dry samples in varying solvent types and scales, make it an attractive endeavour for companies capable of providing high-quality, versatile equipment. Businesses with expertise in the manufacturing and supply of centrifugal evaporators and related laboratory instruments are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1334 Freeze-drying centrifugal evaporator

Notice Description

Summary and background The Biochemistry Laboratory at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) has a requirement to increase its capacity to dry numerous samples in common organic or aqueous solvents (typically 1 - 10 ml volume range) as part of several research workflows studying the metabolites of plants and fungi. The lab currently has one centrifugal evaporator to perform this task, which is proving insufficient and resulting in sample drying becoming a bottleneck in workflows. It is also not able to support new workflows requiring (1) samples in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to be dried and (2) batches of samples in water or water/organic mixtures (e.g. high-performance liquid chromatography fractions) to be freeze dried. 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-f96c3d91-c37c-4ab8-aa02-c0e6976b3160
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d966ff13-2819-4c06-a685-9471cfa8073f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£73,970 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jan 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
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

WOLF LABORATORIES

Further Information

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