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title: "RBGKEW1091 - Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# RBGKEW1091 - Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0362fa

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (RBG Kew) has issued a tender for the delivery and installation of a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system at the Jodrell Laboratory in West London. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for September 23, 2022. This opportunity falls under the goods category, with a focus on gas chromatographs. The tender is open for electronic submissions, and interested parties can find detailed information on the submission process here.

This tender from RBG Kew presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment or laboratory technology to compete for the contract. Companies with expertise in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry systems, mass spectrometers, and related technologies would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The procurement process includes a technical evaluation weighting of 80% and a commercial evaluation component, providing a clear outline for potential suppliers on the criteria for selection.

## Notice

The requirement is for the delivery and installation of a complete gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system at the Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (West London). The system is to be equipped with both automatic liquid and automatic thermal desorption injectors and mass (mass spectrometer) and flame ionisation detectors. The requirement includes provision of a means to supply the flame ionisation detector with gases (likely hydrogen and air) not available at the installation site. An option is also being sought that would add headspace injection capability to this requirement. You are hereby invited by RBG Kew to submit a tender to meet the requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within the tender pack. Full information about the tender and the tender documents can be found as follows: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/245749760182D533A012 ITT: itt_10643 - RBGKEW1091 - Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system project_37171

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the delivery and installation of a complete gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system at the Jodrell Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (West London). The system is to be equipped with both automatic liquid and automatic thermal desorption injectors and mass (mass spectrometer) and flame ionisation detectors. The requirement includes provision of a means to supply the flame ionisation detector with gases (likely hydrogen and air) not available at the installation site. An option is also being sought that would add headspace injection capability to this requirement. You are hereby invited by RBG Kew to submit a tender to meet the requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within the tender pack. Full information about the tender and the tender documents can be found as follows: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/245749760182D533A012 ITT: itt_10643 - RBGKEW1091 - Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry system project_37171

Options: The period of the initial contract is intended to commence on supply and delivery of the system and will end following the expiry of any servicing included as part of the contract. This will be agreed with the supplier prior to the signing of the contract.

Renewal: The period of the initial contract is intended to commence on supply and delivery of the system and will end following the expiry of any servicing included as part of the contract. This will be agreed with the supplier prior to the signing of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023812-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs
- 38433100 - Mass spectrometer
- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2022 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023812-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/245749760182D533A012
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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