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title: "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1349 Succulents SIRA and TEA 2024"
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# GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1349 Succulents SIRA and TEA 2024

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b05daafe-652c-4647-abb6-c206bdbd45ba

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a supplier to perform Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (SIRA) and Trace Element Analysis (TEA) on various succulent plant species. This research aims to identify chemical fingerprints and trace the geographic origins of wild plants, as well as explore isotope markers for tracking cultivated plants in commercial supply chains. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions on 21st October 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2024 and will run until 30th April 2025. The project is categorised under Research Laboratory Services and will take place in London, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scientific research and laboratory services. It is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of qualified suppliers to participate. Companies with specialised skills in chemical analysis of plant specimens, particularly those with capabilities in SIRA and TEA, would find this project aligns well with their service offerings. Successfully securing this contract could provide a valuable portfolio highlight and pave the way for future collaborations with notable institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to apply Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (SIRA) and Trace Element Analysis (TEA) to sample material derived from a range of succulent plant species. Objectives of the analysis include: To characterise the chemical fingerprints of wild succulent plants threatened by illegal trade, and their use in determining the geographic origin and provenance of the plant. Exploring the potential of an isotope marker applied through watering, to help trace cultivated plant specimens within commercial supply chains. Please refer to the tender documents for comprehensive details of this project. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff614c1e-0cb2-408e-8016-75f1181c2902 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff614c1e-0cb2-408e-8016-75f1181c2902

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff614c1e-0cb2-408e-8016-75f1181c2902
  20th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-LONDON:-RBGKEW1349-Succulents-SIRA-and-TEA-2024/6666N25RJY
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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