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title: "Hand-Held ED ERF"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2024-07-30"
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# Hand-Held ED ERF

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97eba92b-3bb8-45a4-a28e-e6866b0ed6c8

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed the procurement process for a new hand-held energy dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) spectrometer and associated accessories under the tender "Hand-Held ED ERF". This procurement falls under the industry categories of "X-ray devices" and "Spectrometers". The tender, conducted via a selective procurement method, utilised a call-off from the NWUPC Framework for High-Value Laboratory Equipment. The procurement stage is now in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £27,328 GBP, will be carried out by HITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE LIMITED, and key delivery dates include the contract start and end date on 31st March 2024. The delivery location specified is Richmond, England, with the postal code TW93AE.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-sensitivity, high-resolution spectrometers and related laboratory equipment. Companies operating as SMEs have a favourable position to participate in such procurement activities due to the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. Businesses capable of providing cutting-edge scientific equipment along with comprehensive services including installation, commissioning, and training are well-suited to compete in these tenders, opening pathways for increased market exposure and establishing valuable relationships with prestigious institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

## Notice

New item of light-weight, high-sensitivity and high resolution hand-held energy dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) spectrometer and accessories (docking station and sample cup for smaller samples, software, GPS, barcode reader, charger, etc.), including freight, installation, commissioning, and training. Framework information : NWUPC Framework - High Value Laboratory Equipment LAB3162 NW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6dea01b-3da0-46bb-91f2-5b6c061cdf28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,328 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,328 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 | HITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33111000 - X-ray devices
- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 16:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6dea01b-3da0-46bb-91f2-5b6c061cdf28
- 12 Mar 2024 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6dea01b-3da0-46bb-91f2-5b6c061cdf28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6dea01b-3da0-46bb-91f2-5b6c061cdf28
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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