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RBGKEW1504 - Maintenance of Orbitrap LCMS systems

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, headquartered in London, has reached the award stage for the maintenance of Orbitrap LCMS systems. This service contract, classified under laboratory services, is specifically for the servicing, support, and repair of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s HRAM LC-MS systems. The procurement method used is a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, conducted via the APUC Framework Agreement for Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment (LAB1029). The contract, valued at £119,791.70, was signed on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2031, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies concentrating in specialised laboratory services, particularly those adept in mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment maintenance. Businesses with expertise in repairing and supporting high-resolution and accurate mass liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry systems could greatly benefit from engaging with such long-term service agreements. The procurement process involves a mini-competition, creating avenues for SMEs that are already part of established framework agreements, such as those managed by APUC, to expand their client base by partnering with an esteemed organisation like the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1504 - Maintenance of Orbitrap LCMS systems

Notice Description

Mini Competition through a APUC Framework Agreement for 'The Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment (LAB1029)' The requirement is for a five-year agreement to enable the servicing, support and repair costs of two existing high-resolution/accurate mass liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HRAM LC-MS) systems to be purchased in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The two systems are both manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific and based around patented OrbitrapTM mass analysers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a five-year agreement to enable the servicing, support and repair costs of two existing high-resolution/accurate mass liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HRAM LC-MS) systems to be purchased in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The two systems are both manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific and based around patented OrbitrapTM mass analysers.

Procurement Information

Mini Competition through a APUC Framework Agreement for 'The Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment (LAB1029)'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035379-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,791 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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