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title: "RBGKEW/653 Bi-directional thermogradient plate incubator"
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# RBGKEW/653 Bi-directional thermogradient plate incubator

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26699c4e-cbc6-4cab-adb9-7eb2f277e3d5

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking suppliers for the RBGKEW/653 Bi-directional thermogradient plate incubator, which falls under the category of laboratory equipment. This procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement related to laboratory equipment supply, installation, and post-installation services. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £26,000. The award was granted on 9th September 2019, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2019, lasting until 31st October 2020. The delivery is to take place in Richmond, England, with a tender period that concluded on 27th August 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in environmental control technologies. Companies that can supply, install, and provide post-installation services for laboratory equipment would be well-positioned to compete. As the awarded contract is already in place with Wolf Laboratories Limited, new entrants may seek future opportunities or related tenders, especially as Kew Gardens continues to maintain and upgrade its facilities for research and conservation purposes.

## Notice

Awarded via mini-competition on the LUPC framework for Laboratory Equipment Supply, Installation, Delivery and Post Installation Services, Lot Two - Environmental Control. Contract length is warranty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5146d904-a604-4ef3-ab32-86d0b9a78e60 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2019 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5146d904-a604-4ef3-ab32-86d0b9a78e60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5146d904-a604-4ef3-ab32-86d0b9a78e60
  11th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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