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title: "RBGKEW/919 High throughput lipid extraction liquid handling platform"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW/919 High throughput lipid extraction liquid handling platform

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78df1aa8-b7e8-4b27-a5f1-cacf9f79e03c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the acquisition of a "High throughput lipid extraction liquid handling platform" by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England. The procurement falls under the category of laboratory equipment and was conducted via a direct procurement method through a single tender action, as the only proposed supplier, LI-COR Environmental - UK Ltd, possesses unique skills required for this contract. The contract period runs from 2nd March 2021 to 31st March 2021, with the tender period having concluded on 1st February 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments, particularly those with expertise in lipid extraction technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from engaging in this market, as the procurement initiated a direct acquisition below the threshold that typically encourages local competition. Companies offering innovative solutions or unique methodologies relevant to the specifications of the contract would be well-suited to participate in future opportunities arising from similar procurement processes.

## Notice

High throughput lipid extraction liquid handling platform. PO534729. Single Tender Action on the grounds that: The proposed supplier is the only one known to possess unique or specialised skills or articles, or which are unobtainable from any other source

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575e9421-7d86-42e4-9ee5-7a672fe887c9 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,396 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,586 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | INTEGRA BIOSCIENCES; LI-COR ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575e9421-7d86-42e4-9ee5-7a672fe887c9
- 30 Mar 2021 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575e9421-7d86-42e4-9ee5-7a672fe887c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575e9421-7d86-42e4-9ee5-7a672fe887c9
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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