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title: "RBGKEW/899 Fusion Internal Calibration"
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# RBGKEW/899 Fusion Internal Calibration

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cca8ca0c-2c97-4f45-a9a6-4b61ba291cda

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RBGKEW/899 Fusion Internal Calibration" was conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to detection and analysis apparatus, with a total contract value of £40,615. The procurement method used was a single tender action due to the unique requirements for the equipment, and it is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the deadline for submissions on 3rd February 2021, the contract start date on 5th February 2021, and its duration extending until 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and analytical equipment sector, particularly those with specialised skills in the maintenance and calibration of advanced instruments like mass spectrometers. While the award has been made to Thermo Fisher Scientific due to their unique capabilities, it illustrates the potential for other companies to engage in similar contracts in the future, especially those with specialised technical expertise or innovative solutions in laboratory equipment and calibration services.

## Notice

Internal Calibration Upgrade modification to the Orbitrap Fusion mass spectrometer. Single Tender Action awarded on the grounds that: - The proposed supplier is the only one known to possess unique or specialised skills or articles, or which are unobtainable from any other source - Existing equipment is so specialised that anyone other than the original supplier providing the new part could raise safety issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d026fa9f-78f6-456f-b5b2-b31456d2bd18 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,615 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,615 |
| 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 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d026fa9f-78f6-456f-b5b2-b31456d2bd18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d026fa9f-78f6-456f-b5b2-b31456d2bd18
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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