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RBGKEW1406 RADIO SYSTEM: Maintenance and Support Renewal; Kew Gardens and Wakehurst

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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24 Mar 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has completed the procurement process for the maintenance and support renewal of the radio system at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. The procurement, titled "RBGKEW1406 RADIO SYSTEM: Maintenance and Support Renewal; Kew Gardens and Wakehurst," falls under the industry category of radio networks and radio broadcast transmission services. The supplier, Radiocoms Systems Limited, was selected through a direct procurement method (single tender action below threshold), with key dates including the award date on 18th February 2025 and the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This tender process was in the 'Award' stage as of 24th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in wireless voice and data networks, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio by working with a prestigious organisation like the Royal Botanic Gardens. The focus on maintenance and support services suggests ongoing collaboration, making it ideal for firms with expertise in radio network systems looking to expand their market presence in the regions of Richmond and beyond.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1406 RADIO SYSTEM: Maintenance and Support Renewal; Kew Gardens and Wakehurst

Notice Description

Radiocoms to supply Maintenance and Support to Kew Gardens and Wakehurst wrt to the following: Annual Maintenance Supplier specialising in commissioning and maintenance of wireless voice and data networks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f81b945-4dd1-4dfb-9b99-42636bc4aa70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a4c39d-c461-4e5e-a134-9d742142581f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32418000 - Radio network

64228200 - Radio broadcast transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,264 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,264 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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