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RBGKEW/913 Summer of Sound Woodpeckers

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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07 Apr 2021 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, seeking to commission an artwork titled "RBGKEW/913 Summer of Sound Woodpeckers." This initiative falls under the category of artistic services, specifically focused on works of art. The contract is located in Richmond, England, and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period set to run from 1st April 2021 to 31st July 2021. The procurement was conducted via a direct method under a single tender action, with a total value of £18,305, and the tender period ended on 10th February 2021.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in artistic services, particularly companies with proprietary or specialised skills in creating interactive artworks that utilise technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might excel in competing for this contract, especially those with experience in sound art or multimedia installations. The successful supplier, Marco Barotti, has leveraged his unique artistic capabilities to win the contract, illustrating the potential for similar businesses to engage in innovative and technology-driven projects within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW/913 Summer of Sound Woodpeckers

Notice Description

An artwork that transforms in real time the invisible radiations used for mobile communication and wireless technology into audible and visible acoustic drumming patterns. Single Tender Action on the grounds that: The proposed supplier is the only one known to possess unique or specialised skills or articles, or which are unobtainable from any other source and The supplier has proprietary or artistic rights and/or owns the Intellectual Property Rights

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9cddf67-9899-4014-b130-b805129f794b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/307fad86-a0ff-46da-ae8e-7fcc4228c54b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92311000 - Works of art

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,305 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,305 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 1-6 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
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

MARCO BAROTTI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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