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RBGKEW1372

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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25 Nov 2024 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed a procurement process titled "RBGKEW1372" involving the maintenance of existing firewalls with the supplier KHIPU Networks Ltd. This contract falls under the "Security software package" category (CPV 48730000) and includes additional security services. The contract, valued at £62,163.74, is located in Richmond, England (postal code TW9 3AB), and the procurement method used was a direct award via a single tender action due to the contract value being below the threshold. The tender process concluded on 29th October 2024, with the contract period running from 31st October 2024 to 30th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security software and services industry, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded contract indicates a preference for retaining specialised security suppliers who can ensure continuity and performance, thus promoting partnerships with existing security solution providers. KHIPU Networks Ltd, an SME, was successful in securing this contract, emphasising the potential for similarly scaled businesses to compete and thrive in such public procurement opportunities. This contract fosters business growth by reinforcing the need for niche technical skills and dedicated service support in critical security infrastructure.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1372

Notice Description

Maintaining the support of existing firewalls with the same supplier for the full life expectancy of those firewalls is critical for ensuring security, system performance, and operational continuity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eeb0078d-5bf2-4051-964f-579d106a5d05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73dcb8df-cd85-4c62-8492-45b2ec1fa5db
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,163 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,163 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 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
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

KHIPU NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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