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RBGKEW1515 Liquid Handling System - Mycorrhizal Lab

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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28 May 2026 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "RBGKEW1515 Liquid Handling System - Mycorrhizal Lab" is conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. It involves the supply, delivery, and installation of a liquid handling system to automate certain laboratory processes within the Mycorrhizal Lab under the NCEA project. The industry category pertains to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement proceeded without prior publication, indicating a limited procurement method, and it was awarded directly under specific framework criteria. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd March 2026. The contract runs from March 2026 to March 2027, covering regions across the UK, such as UKC, UKD, and many more.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in precision laboratory equipment. It is especially suited for well-established companies capable of fulfilling supply and installation requirements for complex lab systems. Since the procurement was a direct award to Fisher Scientific UK Limited, companies that can reliably deliver goods with precision and tailored features might find similar opportunities in future related tenders. Engaging in such tenders not only allows growth through lucrative contracts but also establishes industry presence and reputation in the highly specialised sector of laboratory equipment supply and services.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1515 Liquid Handling System - Mycorrhizal Lab

Notice Description

Supply, delivery and installation of a Liquid Handling System to automate PCR cherry-picking and related lab processes within the Mycorrhizal Lab under the NCEA project. The system supports accurate low-volume pipetting, multichannel operation, compatibility with standard lab plastics and delivery

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to highest ranked supplier under Lot 1 of NEUPC Life Sciences Equipment Materials and Services Framework LAB2010 Contract Start Date: 01 March 2026 Contract End Date: March 2027

Procurement Information

Framework Information: Direct award to highest ranked supplier under Lot 1 of NEUPC Life Sciences Equipment Materials and Services Framework LAB2010

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050007-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,587 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20263 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
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
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
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice URLs

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