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title: "RBGKEW/660 Compound and dissecting microscopes"
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# RBGKEW/660 Compound and dissecting microscopes

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f5f13f9-1685-46cf-9081-c5f7285151d4

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has successfully completed a procurement process for the purchase of 20 compound and dissecting microscopes aimed at enhancing an existing digital classroom for Master's level teaching. This tender, with a value of £41,000, utilised a direct procurement method under a single tender action, being below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period is from 21st June 2019 to 31st October 2019, following the end of the tender period on 23rd May 2019. The delivery address for the items is located in Richmond, England.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those producing microscopes. Companies with experience in providing educational or laboratory equipment, especially those capable of delivering high-quality products directly to educational institutions, would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. As this contract has been awarded, businesses can look toward future tenders from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, or similar organisations to expand their market presence.

## Notice

20 microscopes to extend an existing digital classroom for MSc teaching.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7416ab-0e36-40fc-b3f7-f9b11376ad62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,000 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2019 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7416ab-0e36-40fc-b3f7-f9b11376ad62

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7416ab-0e36-40fc-b3f7-f9b11376ad62
  28th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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