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title: "High-throughput Nano Photometer/Spectrophotometer"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# High-throughput Nano Photometer/Spectrophotometer

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27f57d86-17cb-49ca-b9e4-46d5b5ef306e

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew conducted a procurement process for a "High-throughput Nano Photometer/Spectrophotometer." This tender falls under the industry category of Analysis Services and is classified further as Laboratory Services and Research Laboratory Services. The process has been completed, with the procurement method being a selective call-off from the Framework NWUPC agreement for High-Value Laboratory Equipment (LAB3123 NW). Key dates include the tender period ending on 15 February 2023 and the contract period from 1 March 2023 to 29 February 2024. The instrument will be delivered to the address in postal code TW93AE, Richmond, England, with a total contract value of £20,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality analysis and maintenance services. SMEs were considered suitable for this procurement, indicating a competitive chance for smaller enterprises to participate. The awarded supplier, Fisher Scientific U.K., Limited, has been tasked with delivering and maintaining the Nano Photometer/Spectrophotometer, including necessary training. Companies operating in the biotechnology, laboratory instrumentation, and scientific research sectors would find this procurement particularly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

We require a NanoPhotometer for quality analysis of thousands of fungal DNA samples for further Next Generation Sequencing analyses, as it is a requirement before sending the DNA samples to the sequencing company and for further library preparation in-house. The requirement includes delivery and maintenance for the full life of the instrument and training as necessary Framework information : Direct award through the Framework NWUPC agreement - High-Value Laboratory Equipment LAB3123 NW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4034131a-87b6-474e-9941-519268bc3d11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 15:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4034131a-87b6-474e-9941-519268bc3d11
- 5 Jan 2024 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4034131a-87b6-474e-9941-519268bc3d11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4034131a-87b6-474e-9941-519268bc3d11
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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