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title: "RBGKEW/439 Teaching Microscopes"
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# RBGKEW/439 Teaching Microscopes

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f44a69b-e811-406c-a86f-8d556414bc95

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens for the tender titled "RBGKEW/439 Teaching Microscopes". This initiative falls within the goods category, specifically aimed at acquiring digital stereo and compound teaching microscopes to support the identification and analysis of plant and fungal specimens. The procurement method used is a selective approach via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement period ended on 31st July 2017, and the contract was awarded on 10th August 2017, with a contract duration from 1st September to 29th September 2017, taking place in Richmond, England. The total value of the awarded contract was £60,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and scientific equipment, particularly those that offer innovative microscope technology. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality teaching microscopes and related imaging solutions would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Engaging with the Royal Botanic Gardens could lead to further contracts within the academic or research sectors, fostering potential growth in a niche market focused on educational tools for biology and natural sciences.

## Notice

Digital stereo and compound teaching microscopes, (30 in total, 15 of each), or imaging plant and fungal specimens, to assist their identification, analysis and new species discovery. Let via the LUPC Microscopes and Imaging framework, Lot 5 - New Technology and Combined Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff29aa6-c026-465b-8e80-0ca41ecabb6f |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 29 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2017 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff29aa6-c026-465b-8e80-0ca41ecabb6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff29aa6-c026-465b-8e80-0ca41ecabb6f
  29th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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