GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1349 Succulents SIRA and TEA 2024

A Contract Award Notice
by ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 month
Value
£96K
Sector
INDUSTRIAL
Published
24 Mar 2025
Delivery
02 Dec 2024 to 30 Apr 2025
Deadline
21 Nov 2024 00:00

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Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
British Geological Survey
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1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to apply Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (SIRA) and Trace Element Analysis (TEA) to sample material derived from a range of succulent plant species. Objectives of the analysis include: To characterise the chemical fingerprints of wild succulent plants threatened by illegal trade, and their use in determining the geographic origin and provenance of the plant. Exploring the potential of an isotope marker applied through watering, to help trace cultivated plant specimens within commercial supply chains. Please refer to the tender documents for comprehensive details of this project.

Award Detail

1 British Geological Survey (Nottingham)
  • Value: £96,000

CPV Codes

  • 73111000 - Research laboratory services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please follow this link to view the notice https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=936258512

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