--- title: "RBGKEW/817 Benchtop flow cytometer (2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b8b30f5-6f4e-44ff-9d65-907b7d05c90d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b8b30f5-6f4e-44ff-9d65-907b7d05c90d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b8b30f5-6f4e-44ff-9d65-907b7d05c90d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b8b30f5-6f4e-44ff-9d65-907b7d05c90d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW" published: "2021-10-18" --- # RBGKEW/817 Benchtop flow cytometer (2) Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b8b30f5-6f4e-44ff-9d65-907b7d05c90d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b8b30f5-6f4e-44ff-9d65-907b7d05c90d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b8b30f5-6f4e-44ff-9d65-907b7d05c90d.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking tenders for the supply of a high specification bench-top flow cytometer, titled "RBGKEW/817 Benchtop flow cytometer (2)," which is essential for estimating plant and fungal genome sizes. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is classified as an open procedure, with a procurement value of £60,000. The tender period closed on 16 June 2021, and the contract is scheduled to run from 31 August 2021 to 31 January 2022. The delivery address for the items is located in Richmond, England. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in laboratory goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this contract. Suppliers with the capacity to deliver high-quality lab equipment would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging this chance to enhance their market presence and build relationships with a prestigious organisation like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ## Notice RBG Kew require a high specification/high sensitivity bench-top flow cytometer which enables plant and fungal genome sizes to be estimated using the fluorochromes propidium iodide (PI) across the full diversity encountered. Tender documents can only be obtained from the BRAVO portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Suppliers who are not registered with BRAVO will be required to register before they can access the tender documents. Tender details as in BRAVO: itt_8734 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer (re-issue) Project: project_33172 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer (re-issue) Any enquiries related to the BRAVO portal should be directed to their helpdesk: Phone: 0800 069 8630 Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk Additional information: Tender documents can only be obtained from the BRAVO portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Suppliers who are not registered with BRAVO will be required to register before they can access the tender documents. Tender details as in BRAVO: itt_8734 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer (re-issue) Project: project_33172 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer (re-issue) Any enquiries related to the BRAVO portal should be directed to their helpdesk: Phone: 0800 069 8630 Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06c9aab-d22f-41d0-92b7-7171fc455495 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £50,000 | | 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 3AE | | 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 | SYSMEX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 18 Oct 2021 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06c9aab-d22f-41d0-92b7-7171fc455495 - 26 May 2021 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0f873b-5623-416b-b5be-1da5f061b10a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06c9aab-d22f-41d0-92b7-7171fc455495 18th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0f873b-5623-416b-b5be-1da5f061b10a 26th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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