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RBGKEW1477 - Maintenance of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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15 Apr 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, located in London, United Kingdom, has conducted a procurement process titled "RBGKEW1477 - Maintenance of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer." This procurement involves the maintenance of a 400 MHz NMR system and falls within the goods category, specifically spectrometers. The process has reached the awarding stage, with Bruker UK identified as the supplier. The contract, valued at £89,252, was signed on 28 January 2026 and is set to run from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2030. Covering regions such as UKI, the procurement follows a limited method, specifically a direct award to the highest-ranked supplier on the LUPC Framework, bypassing an open call for competition.

The tender provides substantial opportunities for companies specializing in repair and maintenance services, particularly those well-versed in handling advanced laboratory equipment like nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers. Businesses adept in providing remote support, liquid helium refills, and repair services without extensive tendering can benefit from such contracts. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in high-value laboratory equipment maintenance can find considerable growth prospects by servicing renowned institutions such as RBG Kew and ensuring the reliable operation of cutting-edge scientific apparatuses over a lengthy contract term. This direct award process allows for a streamlined engagement, making it advantageous for ready-to-deliver suppliers like Bruker UK.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1477 - Maintenance of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer

Notice Description

Direct Award - Direct Award to highest ranked supplier on LUPC Framework - NMR -Lot 1, LAB3162

Lot Information

Lot 1

RBG Kew is seeking a four-year procurement agreement to enable the servicing, support (including liquid helium fills) and repair costs of an existing 400 MHz NMR system to be purchased in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Within this procurement agreement, the present tender is for a four-year maintenance contract agreement to cover remote support, liquid helium refills of the magnet and quench recovery attempt and is inviting two options, one with and one without an annual preventative maintenance visit. The procurement agreement would allow any additional maintenance costs, such as repairs not covered by the service contract, to be purchased separately and as needed from Suppler without further tendering.

Procurement Information

Direct Award to highest ranked supplier on LUPC Framework - High Value Laboratory Equipment. NMR -Lot 1, LAB3162 Contract Sart Date 01/02/2026 Contract End Date 31/01/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034098-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,252 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRUKER

Further Information

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