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title: "RBGKEW949 Freeze Dryer (Seed Biology Lab)"
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# RBGKEW949 Freeze Dryer (Seed Biology Lab)

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19666be3-f893-4c0c-accd-c25c7cdfcaa5

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in Richmond, England, has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Freeze Dryer designated for the Seed Biology Lab, valued at £23,717. This tender was carried out through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, which concluded on 29th October 2021. The contract period commenced on 15th November 2021 and will run until 31st March 2023, thereby providing a defined timeline for service delivery.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory and precision equipment sector to engage with a prestigious institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that focus on seed biology or agricultural research, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurements, enabling them to expand their operations and establish valuable partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Freeze Dryer capable of drying seeds and other plant material by Kew's research scientists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d9280bd-ef22-4d9a-9f2b-a00b96332359 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,717 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,717 |
| 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 | SCIQUIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d9280bd-ef22-4d9a-9f2b-a00b96332359

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d9280bd-ef22-4d9a-9f2b-a00b96332359
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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