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title: "RBGKEW/663 High Resolution SEM"
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# RBGKEW/663 High Resolution SEM

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ca637a3-44c0-4300-bf9c-9bd5cc0ab8db

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of a High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) under the title "RBGKEW/663 High Resolution SEM". This contract, valued at approximately £450,000, falls under the industry category of Microscopes and was initiated through a selective procurement method using a framework agreement (LAB3123 NW). The contract period is set from 27th January 2020 to 26th January 2025, with the tender process having been completed by 7th October 2019.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in high-value laboratory equipment, particularly those that can meet the rigorous standards required by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Companies experienced in the production, servicing, and warranties of scientific instruments would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such tenders can enable businesses to enhance their market presence and establish long-term partnerships within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) procured via the NWUPC framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE), agreement number LAB3123 NW, Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs). Value is approximate due to commercial sensitivity. Term of contract includes potential servicing and warranties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba21842b-aa69-4dfa-86be-3d2fabb01471 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2020 - 26 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba21842b-aa69-4dfa-86be-3d2fabb01471

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba21842b-aa69-4dfa-86be-3d2fabb01471
  19th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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