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title: "RBGKEW/563 High resolution fluorescence microscope"
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# RBGKEW/563 High resolution fluorescence microscope

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-415ac9b4-0be4-46cf-8807-6a54d40f6869

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which has awarded a contract for the supply of a high-resolution fluorescence microscope under the classification of microscopes (CPV 38510000). This selective procurement was carried out as a call-off from the LAB1015AP APUC Framework Agreement, and the awarded value is £60,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2019 and conclude by 29th March 2019. The tender was completed on 19th November 2018, and delivery is to address in Richmond, England, with the relevant contact point for the buyer being procurement@kew.org.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those focused on microscopy and imaging technologies. Companies that can provide high-quality, innovative solutions in this category would be well-positioned to compete. This successful procurement process demonstrates the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew's commitment to sourcing advanced scientific tools, which may lead to future collaborations and contracts for businesses that can meet their rigorous standards.

## Notice

Awarded via mini-competition on the LAB1015AP APUC Framework Agreement for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment, Lot 1 Compound Microscopes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d70642-1b5a-4466-8f83-f2519de8fed5 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2018 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d70642-1b5a-4466-8f83-f2519de8fed5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d70642-1b5a-4466-8f83-f2519de8fed5
  5th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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