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RBGKEW1405 Battery electric cylinder mowers & Tractor mounted stump grinder

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed a tender process titled "RBGKEW1405 Battery electric cylinder mowers & Tractor mounted stump grinder" under the industry category of Agricultural machinery. The procurement involves the supply of machinery for horticultural maintenance at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place, aimed at replacing aging machinery and contributing to RBG Kew's strategy to become climate positive by 2030. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st March 2024 and ends on 28th February 2026 with a contract value of £75,000. The supplier awarded the contract is GGM Group Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Colne, Lancashire. The tender status is complete, and the award status is active as of 4th May 2024. The delivery location has a postal code of TW9 3AE.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the horticultural machinery sector to provide innovative and sustainable solutions, contributing to a renowned botanical institution's efforts toward environmental sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in environmentally friendly and efficient agricultural machinery are well-suited to compete for such contracts. This procurement process underscores the importance of aligning with sustainability goals and offers businesses a chance to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-performance and eco-friendly machinery suited to diverse site conditions.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1405 Battery electric cylinder mowers & Tractor mounted stump grinder

Notice Description

The contract is to supply machinery to support horticultural maintenance at RBG Kew's gardens as Kew and Wakehurst Place. This includes general purpose pedestrian machinery and small agricultural machinery. This purchase will replace existing aging machinery and will contribute to RBG Kew's strategy to become climate positive by 2030 through introduction of PTO driven machinery to replace internal combustion ones. The machinery must have the physical capabilities, environmental credentials, and suitability for the diverse site conditions at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place. They serve a range of garden functions both for the outdoor gardens and glasshouse teams. Framework Information : YPO Framework for Groundscare Machinery, Equipment and Tools (Framework 1192)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cf0da3a-5ae7-4808-b270-52b909bd5a1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737abe51-924a-402f-aa73-d78dc211e717
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2024 - 9 Mar 2026 1-2 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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GGM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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