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title: "RBGKEW/897 Li-cor porometer/fluorometer"
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# RBGKEW/897 Li-cor porometer/fluorometer

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-167a6532-9b7c-4bb8-aea0-e4fac45b184d

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has recently completed a tender for the supply of a Li-cor porometer/fluorometer, which falls under the category of measuring instruments. This procurement was conducted as a direct process, specifically a single tender action due to the unique capabilities of the supplier, LI-COR BIOSCIENCES UK LIMITED. The award was made on 11 February 2021, with the contract period running until 31 March 2021. The tender period ended on 10 February 2021, and the contract value stands at £15,019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised measuring instruments, particularly those with unique capabilities that set them apart in the marketplace. Companies that focus on scientific equipment or have established relationships in the academic and research sectors may find this type of tender aligns well with their business models. Due to the nature of this procurement being awarded via a single tender action, businesses that possess unique skills or exclusive products are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

A hand-held porometer/fluorometer. Awarded as a Single Tender Action on the grounds that: - The proposed supplier is the only one known to possess unique or specialised skills or articles, or which are unobtainable from any other source - The purchase from the named supplier is a condition of Research Grant/Funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bddd124-5a2f-4087-b1a4-5daaa9de919a |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,019 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,396 |
| 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

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bddd124-5a2f-4087-b1a4-5daaa9de919a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bddd124-5a2f-4087-b1a4-5daaa9de919a
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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