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title: "RBGKEW/427 Cryo-Ultramicrotome"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS"
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# RBGKEW/427 Cryo-Ultramicrotome

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75816852-6500-44c5-bf25-8cdaf37e70f4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, located in Kew, England, which is seeking to purchase a Cryo-Ultramicrotome for the preparation of biological specimens for transmission electron microscopy. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and was completed under a selective procurement method through a call-off from the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) framework. The tender period concluded on 10 November 2017, and the contract was awarded for a total value of £85,000, with the contract period spanning from 1 December 2017 to 28 February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory and scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in microscopy instrumentation and associated services. Companies that can provide high-value imaging systems and related maintenance or accessories would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, enabling them to engage with reputable organisations such as the Royal Botanic Gardens and expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

An ultramicrotome to prepare biological specimens for transmission electron microscopy. Purchased via the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) framework for High Value Imaging / Analysis Systems & Microscopy Instrumentation, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28572628-4eae-41c9-84ec-9ec444e7506a |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | KEW |
| 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 | ISS GROUP SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2017 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28572628-4eae-41c9-84ec-9ec444e7506a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28572628-4eae-41c9-84ec-9ec444e7506a
  18th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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