Tender

RBGKEW/697 Phalaenopsis for Orchid Festivals 2020 - 2024

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Tender

18 Sep 2019 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is currently undertaking a tender process for the supply of Phalaenopsis Orchids as part of its annual Orchid Festival, which runs from February to March each year. This procurement falls under the goods category with a CPV classification of 'Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips'. The tender period is open until 14th October 2019, with strict deadlines for submitting questions by 2nd October 2019. The contract will commence on 28th October 2019 and lasts until 10th March 2023, with potential for a 24-month extension. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, facilitating transparency and competition in the bidding process.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in horticulture, particularly those with experience in providing live plants and related goods. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies equipped to cultivate or supply high-quality orchids and with the capacity to meet the delivery requirements in Richmond, England, could significantly benefit from this contract, enhancing their visibility and business growth prospects within a niche market.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW/697 Phalaenopsis for Orchid Festivals 2020 - 2024

Notice Description

The supply of Phalaenopsis Orchid hybrids for the RBG Kew annual Orchid festival which takes place in February - March every year. 2 year contract which may be extended by up to a further 24 months. Please note the strict deadlines of 12pm on Wednesday 2nd October 2019 for questions about the opportunity, and 12pm on Monday 14th October 2019 for the return of tenders. All contact must only be via the Defra Bravo procurement portal linked below. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity please follow this link to the Defra e-tendering portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. If you are not already registered you will need to do so first. Once registered and logged in you will need to search for 'itt_6309 - RBGKEW/697 Phalaenopsis for Orchid Festivals 2020 - 2024' to access the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b010b3be-7354-49ef-ad24-9d5189be1e8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073fbbd3-a0be-4d43-8d66-35c507c2c428
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

03451000 - Plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2019 - 10 Mar 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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