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title: "Capital Equipment 22-23 Procurement and Mycology"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2023-02-17"
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# Capital Equipment 22-23 Procurement and Mycology

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8284de1-2765-47c2-9645-bd7f849f4460

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has recently completed a procurement process titled "Capital Equipment 22-23 Procurement and Mycology" in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The tender involved the selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The purchasing organization is based in RICHMOND, England, with a contract value of £32,633.34. The tender had a tender period ending on January 30, 2023, and a contract period from February 1 to March 1, 2023.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, operating in the laboratory equipment sector to engage with the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. The tender focused on acquiring new microscopes for the Mycology Lab and Herbarium, creating potential for suppliers in the optical and precision equipment industry. Businesses interested in providing specialised equipment for scientific research will find this award particularly beneficial and suitable for creating growth opportunities in the sector.

## Notice

New stereo microscopes with LED light systems for the Mycology Lab and Herbarium, and one new compound microscope for the Mycology Lab.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c1fa3c-7833-4d6a-b9c1-4d42fe5a49a4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 1 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,633 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,633 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2023 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c1fa3c-7833-4d6a-b9c1-4d42fe5a49a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c1fa3c-7833-4d6a-b9c1-4d42fe5a49a4
  17th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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