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RBGKEW/908 LAA Book Scanners

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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20 Apr 2021 at 08:54

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20 Apr 2021 at 08:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is undertaking a procurement process for the supply of book scanners, specifically identified as the RBGKEW/908 LAA Book Scanners. This procurement, classified under the goods category of magnetic or optical readers (CPV 30216000), is in the Award stage and involves a total contract value of £72,493. The contract period is set to commence on 1 March 2021 and will last until 28 February 2026. The tender was initiated as a single tender action, due to the unique skills required for the equipment and maintenance, which could not be sourced elsewhere. The deadline for tender submissions was 15 February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in advanced imaging technologies and service agreements associated with high-end scanning equipment. Companies with expertise in providing unique or specialised machinery, along with maintenance and support services, may find this contract particularly beneficial. Potential suppliers should ideally have a strong technical capability to ensure compliance with the specific requirements put forth by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, alongside any certifications needed to maintain the warranty of the specialised equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/908 LAA Book Scanners

Notice Description

1 x Zeutschel tabletop scanner, 2 x A2-size book scanners, and service agreement of up to 5 years. PO534951. 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 and Maintenance contracts for equipment where using a supplier other than the original supplier of the equipment will render any warranty invalid, and when equipment is so specialised that anyone other than the original supplier carrying out maintenance could raise safety issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d1d2a2b-d220-4c2d-85db-3981a3653158
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ce54df-776f-473c-9b11-5ed6bcc32cce
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30216000 - Magnetic or optical readers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,493 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,493 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2026 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

J. AND J. NEGUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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