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title: "Compact Liquid Chromatograph - High Resolution Tandem Mass Spectrometer"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# Compact Liquid Chromatograph - High Resolution Tandem Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5021103b-8785-48ed-8b17-6d437c411e94

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has awarded a contract for the supply of a "Compact Liquid Chromatograph - High Resolution Tandem Mass Spectrometer" to Thermo Fisher Scientific. The contract, valued at £544,534.40 GBP, was awarded following a selective procurement process through a framework agreement. The award date was December 12, 2022, with a contract period starting on March 31, 2023, and ending on March 1, 2028. The procurement was classified under the industry category of Chromatographs and Mass spectrometer, with the main procurement category being goods.

This procurement opportunity with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew provides a chance for businesses, particularly suppliers of mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment, to expand their market presence and revenue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to consider participating in such tenders due to the suitability indicated for SMEs. The tender, posted on Contracts Finder, is an example of a successful collaboration between the public sector and private industry to meet specific scientific equipment needs in the United Kingdom market.

## Notice

The requirement is for the delivery and installation of a compact, benchtop liquid chromatography - high resolution mass spectrometry system Framework Information: APUC Framework for the Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment (LAB 1029 AP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/438d43bc-d174-453a-804f-55ffcf3edb8d |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2023 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £544,534 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £544,534 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/438d43bc-d174-453a-804f-55ffcf3edb8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/438d43bc-d174-453a-804f-55ffcf3edb8d
  18th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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