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title: "RBGKEW/654 Cryomicroscope"
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# RBGKEW/654 Cryomicroscope

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bcc3148-92fc-41b2-933e-8e4a2302db88

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has successfully completed a procurement process for a cryo-microscope system, titled "RBGKEW/654 Cryomicroscope", with a value of £60,000. Classified under the CPV category for microscopes, this opportunity was procured through a selective method via a mini competition on the APUC framework. The tender period concluded on 11 November 2019, with the contract period running from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020. The award was published on 19 December 2019, and the successful supplier was Carl Zeiss Ltd, located in Cambridge.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and imaging equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-precision microscopy products. Companies with the capability to supply advanced imaging technologies or related services would find this space particularly suited for competitive tenders, as the procurement was specifically targeted at high-quality goods. Engaging in similar contracts can help businesses grow by establishing partnerships with esteemed institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, enhancing their market presence and reputation in a competitive landscape.

## Notice

A cryo-microscope system procured via mini competition on the APUC framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment, Supply of (LAB1015AP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6e74a7-b0c3-42d4-8949-debbf043ef85 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| 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

- 19 Dec 2019 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6e74a7-b0c3-42d4-8949-debbf043ef85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6e74a7-b0c3-42d4-8949-debbf043ef85
  19th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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