Award

National Ethernet

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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02 Apr 2020 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is undertaking a procurement process for a project titled "National Ethernet," which focuses on providing internet connectivity circuits. This procurement is classified under data services (CPV Code: 72300000) and is located in Richmond, England. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action below the threshold, and the award was made on 29th February 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st March 2020 and conclude on 28th February 2023. The total value of the awarded contract is £150,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers in the telecommunications and data services sector, particularly those that can offer reliable internet connectivity solutions. Businesses that understand the requirements of the public sector and can navigate procurement procedures efficiently will be well-positioned to compete. Given that the award has already been made to Virgin Media Business, interested firms should consider future opportunities for similar projects or contracts with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and similar organisations undertaking related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Ethernet

Notice Description

National ethernet - internet connectivity curcuits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e27da78-736d-41cb-aabb-4ca0331f1d21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660f366a-f446-425c-b5cc-dd1d5d86a01e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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