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title: "RBGKEW/428 In vial automatic sample evaporator"
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# RBGKEW/428 In vial automatic sample evaporator

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eee29cb-78b8-4873-a1c6-d20f7d994bde

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, located in Richmond, England, is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of an 'In vial automatic sample evaporator'. This tender is classified under the industry category of instruments for checking physical characteristics and falls within the goods procurement category. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th September 2017. Interested parties must register on the Defra e-tendering portal to access the tender documents, which were published on 8th August 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory equipment and instrumentation, particularly those specialising in automated systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, allowing a broad array of suppliers to compete. Companies with expertise in developing reliable, efficient equipment for specimen handling and preparation would be well-positioned to respond to this tender, potentially leading to a fruitful contract with a prominent organisation like the Royal Botanic Gardens.

## Notice

RBG Kew requires equipment to automatically dry extracts or fractions into screw-capped glass vials with minimal manual intervention and without cross contamination so that the dried samples can be weighed, stored or dissolved in solvent for further processing. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity please follow this link to the Defra e-tendering portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. If not already registered you will need to do this first. Once registered and logged in you will need to search for itt_3146 - RBGKEW/428 In vial automatic sample evaporator to access the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf24ff8-e4d4-4a07-8ee9-918a86b418af |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2017 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf24ff8-e4d4-4a07-8ee9-918a86b418af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf24ff8-e4d4-4a07-8ee9-918a86b418af
  8th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78a69450-54d5-49ff-b20b-269ac237d97e
  Part 2 - Specification

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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