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title: "RBGKEW/565 Electromechanical testing system"
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# RBGKEW/565 Electromechanical testing system

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b2bff1f-7e0e-4a3a-8f89-9ccff1bfa939

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is conducting a procurement process for the supply of an Electromechanical testing system designated RBGKEW/565. This project falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in Richmond, England. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 17th December 2018, and the contract period running from 18th December 2018 to 28th February 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the deadline for tender submissions was on 22nd November 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in the development and supply of laboratory equipment. Businesses capable of providing electromechanical testing systems and those with expertise in environmental testing methods would be particularly well-suited to compete for future procurements with similar specifications. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business visibility and open doors to partnerships with prominent institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

The supply of an Electromechanical testing system for static testing (tensile and compression applications). The equipment will be used to determine the "puncture force" needed to punch through the coats of a range of seed types under a range of environmental conditions and following various pre-treatments. 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 you will need to search for 'itt_5137 - RBGKEW/565 Electromechanical testing system' to access the tender documents. Clarification questions about this opportunity will only be accepted via the Bravo e-tendering portal above up until 12pm on Thursday 15th November 2018. The deadline for tenders to be submitted via the Bravo e-tendering portal above is 12pm on Thursday 22nd November 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf534a73-4fd8-4551-b795-0e3f59505f50 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,000 |
| 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, 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 | INSTRON HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf534a73-4fd8-4551-b795-0e3f59505f50
- 6 Nov 2018 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3668d055-a365-46a6-8943-a042a3c58e9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf534a73-4fd8-4551-b795-0e3f59505f50
  8th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3668d055-a365-46a6-8943-a042a3c58e9b
  6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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

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