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RBGKEW/911 Summer of Sound Megaphones

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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01 Apr 2021 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, awarding a contract for the installation of three gigantic wooden megaphones as part of the "Summer of Sound" initiative, classified under the musical instruments and parts industry. The procurement method adopted was a single tender action due to the uniqueness of the supplier's specialised skills. The contract, valued at £16,476, was awarded on 8th February 2021 and is scheduled to run from 1st March 2021 until 9th July 2021. The delivery is expected at a location in Richmond, England.

This project presents opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in artistic installations and large-scale sound art projects. Potential competitors would include suppliers of custom wooden structures, acoustic design specialists, or companies focusing on unique art installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the nature of the tender being suitable for an SME engagement, enhancing their visibility and potential business growth through public contracts.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW/911 Summer of Sound Megaphones

Notice Description

Installation of three gigantic wooden megaphones. Three-metre diameter megaphones will operate as a "bandstand" for the forest around the installation, amplifying the sounds of nature. Single Tender Action on the grounds that: - The proposed supplier is the only one known to possess unique or specialised skills or articles, or which are unobtainable from any other source - The supplier has proprietary or artistic rights and/or owns the Intellectual Property Rights

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c8a0622-76b2-4083-b98b-eddef1a3caf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833e3a73-38cf-4069-a460-192a0ba7ac65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37300000 - Musical instruments and parts

37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,476 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,476 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 9 Jul 2021 1-6 months
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, KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AB
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

RCM PRODUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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