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Internet connectivity for both sites and inter-site - Kew and Wakehurst

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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30 Aug 2023 at 13:08

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30 Aug 2023 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has awarded a contract for Internet connectivity services to Virgin Media. The procurement process involved a single tender action above the threshold and had a tender period that ended on 7th August 2023. The contract period starts on 1st October 2023 and ends on 30th September 2028. The procurement was in the services category and was located at Kew Green, RICHMOND, England.

This procurement process offers opportunities for businesses providing internet services to engage with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Companies experienced in managing critical internet services and owning IP ranges may find this tender suitable for their capabilities. The awarded contract aims to ensure continued essential internet services for all operations within Kew and Wakehurst, providing a stable foundation for business growth and development over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Internet connectivity for both sites and inter-site - Kew and Wakehurst

Notice Description

Virgin Media to continue with the existing internet services that is critical to all services within Kew and Wakehurst. VM manage and own all the IP ranges we utilise for all outside connections, we are unable to move these IPs to another service provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f963fb-5809-4ef9-9100-7a2183be6fd6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single tender action (Above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,130 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£258,130 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 5 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
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

VIRGIN MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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