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RBGKEW1538-CCTV Software Upgrade

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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27 Mar 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the CCTV Software Upgrade, titled "RBGKEW1538-CCTV Software Upgrade," was undertaken by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, located in Kew Green, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of video-surveillance systems and surveillance systems, and was conducted as a direct award below threshold without competition. The award was completed on 27th March 2026, with the contract start and end dates on 1st April 2026. The goods are to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in surveillance systems to integrate their expertise and solutions with an established institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. It caters primarily to suppliers of video management systems compatible with the existing HikVision infrastructure. Impulse Engineering Limited, an SME located in Hampshire, served as the supplier for this project, indicating that small and medium enterprises with niche expertise stand a solid chance in similar ventures. Businesses in the surveillance and security industry can significantly benefit from participating in similar procurements, offering growth prospects through collaborations with public-sector authorities.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1538-CCTV Software Upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade the current CCTV Video Management System (VMS) from Hikvision iVMS-4200 to HikCentral Professional. This system is compatible with the current Hik cameras and architecture. One off purchase of software to upgrade current system Route to market : Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028624-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

32323500 - Video-surveillance system

35125000 - Surveillance system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,492 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
KEW GREEN
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

IMPULSE ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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