Supply of High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Awarded 27 Jan 2020
Awarded27 Jan 2020
Value£450,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 9mo ago5y term
Awarded 27 Jan 2020Expired 26 Jan 2025
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew awarded a contract to Hitachi High-Technologies Europe GmbH for the procurement of a High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) via the NWUPC framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE), agreement number LAB3123 NW, Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs).
The contract value is approximately AUD 450,000, with terms including potential servicing and warranties.
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Supply of High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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