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title: "RBGKEW1011 Automated Soil CO2 Flux Systems"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1011 Automated Soil CO2 Flux Systems

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-050f8deb-98fc-40ab-a12a-683db7550a51

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has recently completed a procurement process titled "RBGKEW1011 Automated Soil CO2 Flux Systems," aimed at acquiring an Automated Soil CO2 Flux Measurement System. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £220,000. The tender period concluded on 22nd November 2021, and the contract commenced on 23rd November 2021, extending until 31st March 2022. The procurement method was a Single Tender Action, indicating that only one supplier was deemed capable of meeting the necessary specifications for this project.

This tender represents a potential growth opportunity for businesses in the precision equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory instruments or environmental monitoring solutions. As the engaged supplier, LI-COR Biosciences UK Limited, is already established, new entrants or small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative soil measurement technologies may find opportunities for collaboration or future tenders. Companies aiming to develop or supply similar automated systems can leverage this example to enhance their offerings and engage with prestigious buyers like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

Provision of an Automated Soil CO2 Flux Measurement System. In depth research was undertaken by Science stakeholder for possible solutions and only one company was able to supply solution with full specifications needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2222262-cfaf-49e6-84d3-40d2a366a628 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender Action |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LI-COR BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2222262-cfaf-49e6-84d3-40d2a366a628

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2222262-cfaf-49e6-84d3-40d2a366a628
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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