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title: "RBGKEW/848 Cryo-storage vessel and replacement bulk tank"
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# RBGKEW/848 Cryo-storage vessel and replacement bulk tank

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83f2dd36-c65f-4df0-9c2f-6fd08f024eb3

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, based in Ardingly, England, has initiated a procurement process for the supply of a new cryo-storage vessel and a replacement bulk tank, alongside the disposal of the existing bulk tank. This tender, designated RBGKEW/848, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence from 14th December 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2021. Notably, the open procedure below threshold was employed, and the tender period ended on 26th November 2020 for the submission of tenders.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing or supply. Companies with expertise in cryogenic technologies or equipment maintenance are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement, suitable firms can expand their client base, enhance their product offerings, and potentially secure a long-term partnership with a prestigious institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

The supply of a new cryo-storage vessel, replacement bulk tank and disposal of existing bulk tank. Additional information: Please note the revised deadlines of 12pm on 19th November 2020 for questions about the opportunity, and 12pm on 26th November 2020 for the return of tenders. This is to allow time for an optional site visit w/c 9th November 2020. To apply for this opportunity please follow this link to the Defra e-tendering portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. If you are not already registered you will need to do so first. Once registered and logged in, search for 'RBGKEW/848 Cryo-storage vessel and replacement bulk tank' to access the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd28779a-3015-4f9e-950b-b0cc21dc371b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,145 |
| 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 | ARDINGLY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH17 6TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Mid Sussex |
| Electoral ward | Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill |
| Westminster constituency | East Grinstead and Uckfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABMODE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd28779a-3015-4f9e-950b-b0cc21dc371b
- 5 Nov 2020 at 15:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f652e40-fd5b-4440-b7d7-97b897c85f6f
- 14 Oct 2020 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f652e40-fd5b-4440-b7d7-97b897c85f6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd28779a-3015-4f9e-950b-b0cc21dc371b
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f652e40-fd5b-4440-b7d7-97b897c85f6f
  5th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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