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title: "RBGKEW944 Critical Point Dryer"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW944 Critical Point Dryer

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d84c8d28-979a-4710-8bb6-1fd78fa88697

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, seeking a supplier for the "RBGKEW944 Critical Point Dryer" under the APUC Framework Agreement for Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment. This selective procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed as of 17th January 2022. The contract value is £34,171.94, and the contract period will commence from 19th February 2022 and last until 18th February 2027. The delivery address for the items is located in Richmond, England, with the tender period concluding on 7th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in microscopy and imaging technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to engage with this procurement, given the framework’s focus on inclusivity towards SMEs. Companies that offer innovative solutions in scientific instruments or related services may find this a valuable avenue for growth and collaboration with a reputable organisation like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

Procurement undertaken through the APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment (LAB1015AP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38672fe-3823-4669-8bbb-7fe7be921537 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,171 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,171 |
| 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 | 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

- 3 Feb 2022 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38672fe-3823-4669-8bbb-7fe7be921537

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38672fe-3823-4669-8bbb-7fe7be921537
  3rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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