Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew · Awarded contract

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Supply of Hand-Held ED-XRF Spectrometer to Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Awarded 31 Mar 2024

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Awarded31 Mar 2024

Value£27,328.00

SupplierHITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE LIMITED

AgencyBoard of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 2y 7mo ago

Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expired 31 Mar 2024

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Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew awarded a contract to HITACHI HIGH-TECH ANALYTICAL SCIENCE LIMITED for a new light-weight, high-sensitivity, high-resolution hand-held energy dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) spectrometer and accessories, including a docking station, sample cup for smaller samples, software, GPS, barcode reader, and charger, along with freight, installation, commissioning, and training.

The contract value was £27,328, procured via the NWUPC Framework - High Value Laboratory Equipment (LAB3162 NW).

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