Bespoke printed labels & equipment for the spirit, DNA & tissue collections
Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens KewEstimated Value
Up to £28,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
28 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
For DNA & Tissue Collections -bespoke sized and coloured labels capable of withstanding exposure to alcohol and adhesive suitable to be stored in -80oC freezers. This will allow the tissue re-curation project to be completed and to identify samples with restrictions on their use such as research embargos or no transfer to third parties.
For Spirit Collections - to supply a thermal transfer printer, with resin ribbons to print onto bespoke sized labels which can withstand chemical splashes and immersion in our chemical mixes. Labels for total immersion are provided on rolls attached by static so that they do not have self-adhesive backs. Self-adhesive labels have been formulated to stick to glass and plastic under high humidity levels.
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Award Details
Computer Imprintable Label Systems Limited
£28,000
Likely incumbents
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- 1
Two Tails Productions Ltd
4 contracts wonlatest 30 Mar 2026ends 24 Aug 2027£2m
total awarded
- 2
MTEC WAREHOUSING LIMITED
£996,996
total awarded
- 3
QA Limited
£60,000
total awarded
- 4
PhenoKey B.V.
1 contract wonlatest 2 Oct 2026ends 31 Aug 2028£600,000
total awarded
- 5
Roxhill Media Limited
£42,000
total awarded
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Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens KewKey Dates
Published
28 May 2026
Submission deadline
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