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title: "RBGKEW1385 Yeast array imaging system"
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buyer: "THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1385 Yeast array imaging system

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34abe079-ce99-48fe-8e5d-1c6c690e2ad0

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has completed the procurement process for a "Yeast array imaging system" intended to enhance their imaging capabilities of yeast, fungal, or bacterial colonies. Located in London, the procurement falls under the industry category of image-processing software packages. The procurement used a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender ending on the 12th of December, 2024. The project is set to start on the 25th of January and end on the 26th of January, 2025, with an awarded value of £19,000. The successful supplier for this tender is Singer Instruments.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within specialised imaging sectors, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these were considered suitable for this procurement. Businesses in the biotechnology and image-processing industries are well-suited to compete for such contracts, potentially benefiting from collaboration or incorporation with renowned institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens. The short contract period and direct procurement method emphasise efficiency, prioritising capable providers who can swiftly supply and implement specialised imaging technologies.

## Notice

RBG, Kew would like to purchase a device to image high density arrays of yeast, fungal or bacterial colonies, each arrayed onto rectangular petri dishes presenting the same format as a 96 well microtiter plate, here referred to as OmniTrays.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada24727-6876-4fad-805c-56489f273fd9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SINGER INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48328000 - Image-processing software package

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada24727-6876-4fad-805c-56489f273fd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada24727-6876-4fad-805c-56489f273fd9
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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