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title: "Root RADAR systems"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# Root RADAR systems

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09fc936c-c383-4a6b-b7bc-77af15df4ad9

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, located in Richmond, England, has awarded a contract for the procurement of root RADAR systems. The contract, with the title "Root RADAR systems," falls under the industry category of Radio receivers. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a Single tender action. The tender period ended on November 28, 2021. The contract period spans from December 5, 2021, to December 5, 2022, with a value of £32,500.

This procurement opportunity from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew can benefit businesses involved in supplying radio equipment, radar detectors, and radar apparatus. The award of the contract to LI-COR BIOSCIENCES UK LIMITED presents opportunities for firms in related industries to engage and partner with the organisation. Businesses providing goods in the radar technology sector are well-suited to compete for this tender and potentially foster growth within their enterprises.

## Notice

This PPAF is for root RADAR equipment. This equipment will allow Kew to non-invasively image tree root structure, the extent of these roots and produce estimates root biomass (and therefore carbon), beneath the soil surface.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37361325-21da-4d76-9606-2f15758c0d6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32344200 - Radio receivers
- 32344210 - Radio equipment
- 35121900 - Radar detectors
- 35800000 - Individual and support equipment
- 38115000 - Radar apparatus

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2022 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37361325-21da-4d76-9606-2f15758c0d6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37361325-21da-4d76-9606-2f15758c0d6b
  1st November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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