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title: "RBGKEW1331 Hitachi - Transmission Electron Microscope"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# RBGKEW1331 Hitachi - Transmission Electron Microscope

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-364595dd-b51e-4e6d-82eb-f7de88da50c4

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed the procurement process for the ongoing maintenance and repair of a Hitachi Transmission Electron Microscope stationed at the Kew Imaging Lab in Richmond, England. Classified under the industry category of "Electron Microscopes" with CPV code 38511000, this tender fell under the service provision category and was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement phase has moved to the award stage, with the contract commencing on 1 August 2024 and concluding on 31 July 2025. The contract value is £14,340 GBP, and the supplier is Hitachi High-Technologies Europe GmbH.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement's direct method indicates a straightforward and transparent process, making it an attractive option for qualified vendors in the electron microscopy field. Aligning with the Board of Trustees' commitment to supporting innovation and reliability in scientific research, this contract allows businesses to showcase their expertise in high-tech equipment maintenance while fostering long-term relationships with esteemed institutions like Kew Gardens.

## Notice

Ongoing Maintenance and Repair of Transmission Electron Microscope placed at Kew Imaging Lab.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83bad31-ca4f-4fb1-a4b4-7fb24d0d6097 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,340 |
| 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 | HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83bad31-ca4f-4fb1-a4b4-7fb24d0d6097

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83bad31-ca4f-4fb1-a4b4-7fb24d0d6097
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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