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title: "RBGKEW1391 Geno/Grinder Automated Tissue Homogenizer and Cell Lyser"
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# RBGKEW1391 Geno/Grinder Automated Tissue Homogenizer and Cell Lyser

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14c3e3fa-375b-4b90-bc32-c274fb0cae07

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## Summary

The procurement process for the acquisition of a Geno/Grinder Automated Tissue Homogenizer and Cell Lyser, led by The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has reached the award stage. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses, with additional relevance to research laboratory services. The tender was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and has culminated in a direct award to the highest ranked supplier. The procurement is located in Kew, London, with a postal code of TW9 3AE, and its value is set at £16,252.19. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 15th January 2025, with the contract period running from 22nd January 2025 to 21st January 2028. The awarded contract was officially recognised on 15th January 2025, and subsequently published on 22nd April 2025.

This award offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory equipment and services, particularly those classified under small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as specified in the suitability criteria. The awarded supplier, Thermo Fisher Scientific, demonstrates that businesses with a strong capability in precision equipment for life sciences and research are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Companies looking to expand into government-backed research initiatives or strengthen their portfolio in laboratory services could find such tenders beneficial for growth. The contract’s duration and stipulation for a service and maintenance agreement further imply potential for sustained business relationships and future opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

We are looking to purchase a Geno/Grinder Automated Tissue Homogenizer and Cell Lyser to improve our workflow for PacBio sequencing. This will accelerate plant root disruption and homogenisation, increasing the throughput of DNA extractions. We will require a 3-year service and maintenance contract. Framework information : LAB2010 NE Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services - Direct Award to highest ranked supplier under provider under Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae4f009-3b15-41a7-ac6e-515e56d54e14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,252 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,252 |
| 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae4f009-3b15-41a7-ac6e-515e56d54e14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ae4f009-3b15-41a7-ac6e-515e56d54e14
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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