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title: "RBGKEW1019 Plant Canopy Analyzer"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1019 Plant Canopy Analyzer

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf6b3369-24bf-437e-bc37-c56282fe78fc

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has conducted a procurement process titled "RBGKEW1019 Plant Canopy Analyzer" in the goods category, specifically focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was initiated to acquire a Plant Canopy Analyser, with a contract valued at £25,000. The procurement method was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action, due to its nature as being below the standard threshold. The tender period concluded on 6th December 2021, while the contract period commenced on 16th March 2022 and is set to last until 15th March 2025. The delivery is expected at a designated address in Richmond, England.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs that specialise in bioscience devices, as the procurement process indicated that only one supplier, LI-COR Biosciences UK Limited, met the specific requirements outlined by the science team. Businesses engaged in the provision of high-quality laboratory equipment, especially those that can demonstrate innovation in plant research technology, will find this tender to be a potential avenue for growth. As the contract period extends for three years, there may also be future opportunities for maintenance, support, or additional supplies related to the Plant Canopy Analyzer.

## Notice

Provision of a Plant Canopy Analyser. From undertaking research of suppliers of bioscience devices, the science team overseeing the provision concluded that only one supplier would be able the requirements in full.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3ac0ab-32b2-4774-bc9f-ead018e372fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2022 - 15 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | LI-COR BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3ac0ab-32b2-4774-bc9f-ead018e372fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3ac0ab-32b2-4774-bc9f-ead018e372fa
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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