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Orchid Festival Plants

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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19 Nov 2024 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') has awarded a contract for the supply of ornamental plants for its annual Orchid Festival, which occurs every February-March. The procurement is classified under "Ornamental plants, grasses, mosses or lichens" and will run from 11th November 2024 to 30th November 2028, with a total value of £240,000. The tender process was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 14th October 2024. The delivery location is London, United Kingdom, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, located in Richmond, London, served as the contracting authority.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ornamental plants to secure a long-term contract with a prestigious institution. The multi-year nature of the contract, with the possibility of extension, offers stability and visibility in the market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on providing high-quality Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, and Vanda varieties, along with other cultivated houseplants, would be well-suited to compete. Partnering with the Royal Botanic Gardens can enhance business growth through a noteworthy association and reliable demand.

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Notice Title

Orchid Festival Plants

Notice Description

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') would like to enter a multiyear contract (2 years with the option to extend by 1 year twice, 4 years in total if all parties agree) for the supply of ornamental plants (A range of Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium and Vanda varieties as well as Bromeliads and other cultivated houseplants) for its annual Orchid festival which takes place in February-March every year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a4ac44-a4e8-470a-b9d8-3a0fd8eff343
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03441000 - Ornamental plants, grasses, mosses or lichens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+442083325000

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERDRINKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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