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title: "RBGKEW/901 Robotic nanospray"
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# RBGKEW/901 Robotic nanospray

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-891ea778-b30d-4b85-ac36-fcbccf3518ae

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has awarded a contract for the supply of a robotic nanospray accessory for their existing Orbitrap Fusion mass spectrometer. This procurement falls under the detection and analysis apparatus category, with a contract value of £65,609.94. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from the APUC framework for Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment. The contract period is set from 16th February 2021 to 31st March 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 10th February 2021 in Richmond, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and consumables, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions for mass spectrometry. Companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, who have previously been successful in similar contracts, highlight the competitive landscape. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in high-tech analytical instruments would also find this contract appealing, albeit availability may be limited due to the size of the awarded supplier.

## Notice

Accessory for existing Orbitrap Fusion mass spectrometer. Awarded using ranked approach on APUC framework for Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment (LAB1016AP), Lot 7 - Related Consumables and Accessories.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f168838-ad5a-4e2e-92e5-5ef0cd6a64a3 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,609 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,609 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f168838-ad5a-4e2e-92e5-5ef0cd6a64a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f168838-ad5a-4e2e-92e5-5ef0cd6a64a3
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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