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title: "RBGKEW946 Multimode plate reader and cell imaging system"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW946 Multimode plate reader and cell imaging system

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3695f610-0053-44ac-80f9-b86394e08f3e

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has completed a public procurement process for a multimode plate reader and cell imaging system, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement, valued at £68,819.57, was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from the LUPC Framework Agreement for General Laboratory Equipment. The contract period began on 17 December 2021 and concludes on 31 March 2022. Although the tender closed on 10 December 2021, the award notice was published on 27 January 2022, detailing the contract's status as active.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative solutions in this sector. Companies that provide advanced laboratory instruments or related goods would be well-positioned to engage with similar future tenders, thereby potentially expanding their market reach and capabilities in the scientific research field.

## Notice

Procurement undertaken through the LUPC Framework Agreement for the Supply of General Laboratory Equipment (LAB5061 LU) Additional information: Procurement undertaken through the LUPC Framework Agreement for the Supply of General Laboratory Equipment (LAB5061 LU)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70b3bdf-e979-4225-8b7b-fd1a87eb38b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,819 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,819 |
| 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 | TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70b3bdf-e979-4225-8b7b-fd1a87eb38b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70b3bdf-e979-4225-8b7b-fd1a87eb38b6
  27th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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