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title: "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1356 Dynamic Vapor Sorption Analyser"
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# GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1356 Dynamic Vapor Sorption Analyser

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6cb0f83-89bd-403a-90ea-c89a87f2e1e7

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a Dynamic Vapor Sorption Analyser, aimed at enhancing research into seed desiccation, storage, and longevity. This tender, identified as "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1356," falls under the Research Laboratory Services industry category (CPV 73111000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The entire process is set to be conducted through an open procedure with a tender submission deadline of 12:00 PM UTC on 13th November 2024. The anticipated contract period will commence on 16th December 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision analytical instruments, particularly those with experience in the research and laboratory services sector. Companies that can provide advanced equipment capable of measuring water sorption and desorption in biological samples will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. With a budget ranging from £100,000 to £500,000, it represents a substantial contract that can offer long-term benefits, including potential future collaborations with the renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

There is a requirement to measure water sorption and desorption in seeds, spores and pollen and to generate moisture-(de)sorption isotherms for research into seed desiccation, storage and longevity at the Seed Biology Laboratory at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The current vapor sorption analyser is 20 years old and can analyse just one sample at a time, which limits the research throughput.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f6d1f6-000e-4616-86d7-8851d110494c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 24 Oct 2024 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f6d1f6-000e-4616-86d7-8851d110494c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97f6d1f6-000e-4616-86d7-8851d110494c
  24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-LONDON:-RBGKEW1356-Dynamic-Vapor-Sorption-Analyser/4M4F683NKW
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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