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title: "RBGKEW1365 - Contract Title 7-place Microbalance"
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# RBGKEW1365 - Contract Title 7-place Microbalance

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bb907ca-ea2a-4660-9058-4375f4e19b6d

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of a 7-place microbalance, vital for the Millennium Seed Bank's seed weight measurements. This contract, classified under the industry category “Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment,” was awarded through a direct procurement method to Mettler-Toledo GmbH for a total value of GBP 54,000. Located in Richmond, England, and with the contract period running from 17 February 2025 to 31 March 2025, the process was aimed at securing a specialised piece of equipment with high precision and advanced functionality to support seed research requirements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of precision laboratory equipment to engage in public procurement contracts. Companies specialising in advanced measurement instruments and those seeking to expand their market presence in the scientific research sector would find this contract especially relevant. SMEs were particularly encouraged to participate, showing potential growth avenues for small to medium-sized enterprises within the laboratory equipment industry. The procurement’s alignment with sourcing cutting-edge technology highlights the demand for niche, high-quality solutions in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Millennium Seed Bank (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew) houses the world's largest ex situ collection of wild seeds. Fruit and seed weight measurements are crucial for seed morphological studies, gravimetric moisture content experiments, and estimating seed numbers in large collections. When seeds or collections are too small to be measured with standard analytical balances, it is important to have specialized equipment to accurately measure seed weight, such as a microbalance. Specifically, we require a microbalance with at least 0.1 ug readability, internal calibration, a minimum total capacity of 2 g, and a clear, responsive display. Additionally, it should have the capability to transfer balance readings directly into a computer spreadsheet at the press of a button.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69669352-9a13-4dcc-aa39-9b5019bfe5c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 | METTLER-TOLEDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69669352-9a13-4dcc-aa39-9b5019bfe5c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69669352-9a13-4dcc-aa39-9b5019bfe5c7
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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