---
title: "RBGKEW1473 UV-vis spectrophotometer plate reader"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b9b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2026-01-21"
---

# RBGKEW1473 UV-vis spectrophotometer plate reader

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b9b

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## Summary

The procurement process, overseen by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, was aimed at acquiring a UV-vis spectrophotometer plate reader to enhance research capabilities at the Millennium Seed Bank laboratories. This requirement falls under the industry category of Spectrometers, with the process being a direct procurement method conducted without competition, as it was a below-threshold contract. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Tecan UK Ltd as of 21st January 2026. The contracting period is set to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 1st March 2029, covering multiple regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in scientific research tools. Businesses that produce spectrometers or related devices would find this type of contract advantageous for growth, allowing them to establish partnerships with prestigious research institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Such collaborations can enhance a company's market reputation and provide further opportunities in the scientific supply chain within central government contexts. Although the procurement was completed with a pre-determined supplier, similar future tenders could benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

The Millennium Seed Bank laboratories (RBG Kew) are seeking a solution to allow multimodal microplate-based spectrophotometric readings to support research requiring measurements from seed extracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005510-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,693 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 17:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005510-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005510-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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