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title: "RBGKEW/562 Stereomicroscopes"
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# RBGKEW/562 Stereomicroscopes

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c77cf83-d7bf-459e-ae35-91a6b53d7d76

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of 24 stereomicroscopes was conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England. This tender, titled "RBGKEW/562 Stereomicroscopes," falls under the industry category of microscopes (CPV code: 38510000) and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment. The tender period concluded on 21 November 2018, and the award was made on 20 December 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 2 January 2019 and end on 29 March 2019, valued at approximately £71,000.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those offering high-quality microscopes and imaging technology. Companies that have the capacity to meet specific technical requirements listed in the tender would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in these types of contracts can foster growth and expansion, especially for larger suppliers in the microscopy sector seeking to strengthen their market presence through governmental partnerships.

## Notice

The supply of 24 stereomicroscopes, tendered via a mini-competition on the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Ltd framework agreement for Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment (LAB1015AP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbb3ba3-7516-47d7-9d6e-0eb076ee9f7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,923 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbb3ba3-7516-47d7-9d6e-0eb076ee9f7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbb3ba3-7516-47d7-9d6e-0eb076ee9f7c
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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