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title: "RBGKEW1515 Liquid Handling System - Mycorrhizal Lab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a6f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# RBGKEW1515 Liquid Handling System - Mycorrhizal Lab

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a6f3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "RBGKEW1515 Liquid Handling System - Mycorrhizal Lab" is conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. It involves the supply, delivery, and installation of a liquid handling system to automate certain laboratory processes within the Mycorrhizal Lab under the NCEA project. The industry category pertains to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement proceeded without prior publication, indicating a limited procurement method, and it was awarded directly under specific framework criteria. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd March 2026. The contract runs from March 2026 to March 2027, covering regions across the UK, such as UKC, UKD, and many more.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in precision laboratory equipment. It is especially suited for well-established companies capable of fulfilling supply and installation requirements for complex lab systems. Since the procurement was a direct award to Fisher Scientific UK Limited, companies that can reliably deliver goods with precision and tailored features might find similar opportunities in future related tenders. Engaging in such tenders not only allows growth through lucrative contracts but also establishes industry presence and reputation in the highly specialised sector of laboratory equipment supply and services.

## Notice

Supply, delivery and installation of a Liquid Handling System to automate PCR cherry-picking and related lab processes within the Mycorrhizal Lab under the NCEA project. The system supports accurate low-volume pipetting, multichannel operation, compatibility with standard lab plastics and delivery

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to highest ranked supplier under Lot 1 of NEUPC Life Sciences Equipment Materials and Services Framework LAB2010 Contract Start Date: 01 March 2026 Contract End Date: March 2027

### Procurement Information

Framework Information: Direct award to highest ranked supplier under Lot 1 of NEUPC Life Sciences Equipment Materials and Services Framework LAB2010

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050007-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,587 |

## 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 | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 07:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050007-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org

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