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RBGKEW1282 New Herbarium Project - Archeology Consultant

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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23 Jan 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (RBG Kew) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RBGKEW1282 New Herbarium Project - Archeology Consultant," classified under Structural engineering consultancy services. The project location is at Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 3AB, England. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action (below threshold). The contract was awarded on 2nd January 2024, with the contract period spanning from 5th January 2024 to 30th June 2025. The total value of the contract is £30,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeology consultancy and building consultancy services. The project aims to assist with the planning application for the New Herbarium, providing SMEs and VCSEs an opportunity for growth through participation. RPS Consulting Services Limited, a recognised SME, has been successful in securing this contract, underlining the tender's suitability for smaller businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in structural and design consultancy within the strategic development of heritage and botanical projects.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1282 New Herbarium Project - Archeology Consultant

Notice Description

Archaeology consultancy service for the New Herbarium project to assist with the planning application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92f5164b-c1c0-4827-a049-5c2856420681
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f5220e-1290-44c9-8c04-d6c69871fa68
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71351914 - Archaeological services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 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 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

RPS CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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