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GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1361 - Acquisition of loggers to measure water level

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has awarded a contract for the acquisition of durable, waterproof dataloggers to measure water table depth, specifically for tropical peatlands. This procurement aligns with the goals of their Global Centre for Biodiversity and Climate (GCBC) project and aims to support climate-resilient livelihoods in these vulnerable ecosystems. The contract, valued at £51,194, was awarded to RS Hydro and covers the period from 27th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. This project falls under the industry category of detection and analysis apparatus, with the delivery location specified as London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring equipment and solutions, particularly those focused on climate change resilience. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this contract, and the open procurement method provided a fair competition ground. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying robust datalogging equipment suitable for monitoring water levels in challenging environments will find this project particularly relevant. The insights gained from this initiative will contribute to the scientific research necessary for the sustainable management of tropical peatlands, thereby offering substantial growth potential for involved business entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1361 - Acquisition of loggers to measure water level

Notice Description

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is setting this procurement to acquire durable, waterproof dataloggers designed to measure water table depth and which are suitable for tropical peatlands as part of our new Global Centre for Biodiversity and Climate (GCBC) project "Using biodiversity to support climate resilient livelihoods in intact tropical peatlands". The devices will provide long-term, accurate data critical for understanding water level fluctuations in these carbon-rich ecosystems, which are vulnerable to climate change and deforestation. Installation, data analysis, and cloud storage are excluded from this contract. The initiative aligns with RBG Kew's goals of advancing scientific research in biodiversity conservation and supporting sustainable practices, contributing to global policy efforts. The need for this technology arose from a study identifying peatlands as vulnerable ecosystems to recent increases in severe flooding and drought events that threaten peatland species and the livelihoods of people who depend on them. By acquiring these dataloggers, this project aims to generate data that will inform future ecosystem management of resilient useful species to climate change and conservation strategies in tropical peatlands. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77cede6d-59be-4913-b9b3-4b82add1d06a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90735883-83dc-4af8-9ce7-b81b3fb2e8da
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,194 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,194 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 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

RS HYDRO

Further Information

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