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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Maintenance Contract

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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25 Jun 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Maintenance Contract was led by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, a ministry-level organisation based in the United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and primarily involves servicing high-value laboratory equipment, specifically microscopy instruments. This process reached the award stage on 25th June 2025, following a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique supplier capabilities required. The procurement method is labelled as 'limited' due to the framework's specific conditions. The contract was awarded to Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH on 20th March 2025, covering multiple regions across the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in high-value instrumentation maintenance and servicing. Companies with expertise in servicing laboratory equipment, especially those with capabilities in microscopy technology, would find this type of contract beneficial for expansion. Though the specific award was made to a large-scale supplier, opportunities could arise in similar procurement frameworks where specialised skills and a strong track record in instrumentation servicing present competitive advantages. This could suit medium to large enterprises looking to expand their client portfolios within public sector contracts that require technical precision and reliable service delivery.

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Notice Title

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Framework Information: For High Value Laboratory Equipment (LAB3162NW) Lot 2 - X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Direct award.

Procurement Information

The framework has already been officially published under Find a Tender by the framework provider UKUPC :Framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment (LAB3162 NW) - Lot 2 - X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. The framework allows that we can direct award to another supplier that is not the highest scoring where you have a legitimate business related justification, In this situation, as only this supplier can deliver the required service, this serves as a valid justification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035195-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,884 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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