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title: "Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553b0"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2025-06-25"
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# Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Maintenance Contract

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553b0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Maintenance Contract was led by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, a ministry-level organisation based in the United Kingdom. The contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and primarily involves servicing high-value laboratory equipment, specifically microscopy instruments. This process reached the award stage on 25th June 2025, following a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique supplier capabilities required. The procurement method is labelled as 'limited' due to the framework's specific conditions. The contract was awarded to Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH on 20th March 2025, covering multiple regions across the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in high-value instrumentation maintenance and servicing. Companies with expertise in servicing laboratory equipment, especially those with capabilities in microscopy technology, would find this type of contract beneficial for expansion. Though the specific award was made to a large-scale supplier, opportunities could arise in similar procurement frameworks where specialised skills and a strong track record in instrumentation servicing present competitive advantages. This could suit medium to large enterprises looking to expand their client portfolios within public sector contracts that require technical precision and reliable service delivery.

## Notice

Framework Information: For High Value Laboratory Equipment (LAB3162NW) Lot 2 - X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Direct award.

### Procurement Information

The framework has already been officially published under Find a Tender by the framework provider UKUPC :Framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment (LAB3162 NW) - Lot 2 - X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. The framework allows that we can direct award to another supplier that is not the highest scoring where you have a legitimate business related justification, In this situation, as only this supplier can deliver the required service, this serves as a valid justification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035195-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,884 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | KEW GREEN |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035195-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org

## Provenance

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