BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsSpecialized Labels and Printing Equipment for Scientific Collections
    Awarded contract

    Specialized Labels and Printing Equipment for Scientific Collections

    Awarded
    £28k
    Published 28 May 2026

    Supply specialized labels and thermal transfer printing equipment designed to preserve and identify biological and spirit specimens in extreme storage and chemical conditions.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 28 May 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £28k
    Published 28 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £28,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CI
      Computer Imprintable Label Systems Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    28 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement seeks bespoke labeled solutions and equipment for two distinct scientific collection types: (1) For DNA and Tissue Collections: Custom-sized and colored labels that resist alcohol exposure and function in -80°C freezer storage environments, with adhesives suitable for these conditions. These labels will support tissue re-curation efforts and help identify samples with usage restrictions such as research embargoes or third-party transfer limitations. (2) For Spirit Collections: A thermal transfer printer system with resin ribbons capable of printing onto specialized labels that withstand chemical splashes and immersion in preservation solutions. Labels for total immersion come on rolls with static attachment (non-adhesive backing), while self-adhesive labels are formulated to bond effectively to glass and plastic surfaces under high-humidity conditions. Suppliers should demonstrate expertise in extreme-temperature and chemical-resistant labeling solutions for scientific specimen preservation.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In media communications, Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. Computer Imprintable Label Systems Limited1× · 100%

    Across media communications, the most active winners are STAKELUMS, Pearlshield Ltd T/A Coughlans Bookshop, EBSCO INTERNATIONAL INC — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

    4 listingsView all →
    AwardedIT & Software🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Media Monitoring and Database Service Provider

    Sought: a comprehensive media monitoring and contact database service provider offering daily media tracking, press release distribution, and technical support for Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.

    £42,000Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
    Published 29 May 2026
    AwardedDefence & Security🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Radio Systems Annual Maintenance and Support Services

    Annual maintenance and emergency support services for Motorola radio systems, repeaters, antennas, and hand-portable units across multiple operational sites.

    £12,721Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
    Published 29 May 2026
    AwardedResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Automated Liquid Handling System for Mycorrhizal Research Lab

    Procurement for automated liquid handling system with supply, delivery, and installation for mycorrhizal research laboratory PCR workflows.

    £29,588Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
    Published 28 May 2026
    AwardedAgriculture & Food🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Trace Element and Stable Isotope Analysis of Cacao Samples

    Direct award for analytical testing of cacao samples using ICP-MS and IR-MS with deliverables due by March 2026.

    £58,000Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
    Published 28 May 2026

    Open in Research & Innovation

    4 open listingsView all →
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    ESRC Grow Awards for Researchers at Career Transition Points

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    ESRC Curiosity-Driven Research Grants for Social Scientists

    ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Experimental Medicine Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    MRC Centre of Research Excellence Funding - Round 5 Outline Applications

    Apply for up to £26.25 million in MRC funding over 14 years to establish a centre of research excellence addressing complex health challenges.

    est.£50,000,000
    Published 1 Oct 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a814
    BT
    Buyer
    Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
    Sector
    Research & Innovation