Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c72-6560-72f0-8b16-a5e443a9c8a4/rbgkew817-benchtop-flow-cytometer-2 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RBGKEW/817 Benchtop flow cytometer (2) [Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-botanic-gardens-kew) Estimated value £60,000 Published 26 May 2021 Deadline Closed 16 Jun 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender RBG Kew require a high specification/high sensitivity bench-top flow cytometer which enables plant and fungal genome sizes to be estimated using the fluorochromes propidium iodide (PI) across the full diversity encountered. Tender documents can only be obtained from the BRAVO portal: [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Suppliers who are not registered with BRAVO will be required to register before they can access the tender documents. Tender details as in BRAVO: itt\_8734 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer (re-issue) Project: project\_33172 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer (re-issue) Any enquiries related to the BRAVO portal should be directed to their helpdesk: ### Phone: 0800 069 8630 ### Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk Additional information: Tender documents can only be obtained from the BRAVO portal: [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Suppliers who are not registered with BRAVO will be required to register before they can access the tender documents. Tender details as in BRAVO: itt\_8734 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer (re-issue) Project: project\_33172 - RBGKEW/817 Bench-top flow cytometer (re-issue) Any enquiries related to the BRAVO portal should be directed to their helpdesk: ### Phone: 0800 069 8630 Email: ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6b8b30f5-6f4e-44ff-9d65-907b7d05c90d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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