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RBGKEW1496 Support & Hardware Supply (Firewalls)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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21 Apr 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has successfully completed its procurement process for support and hardware supply, specifically focusing on Next-Generation Firewalls. This contract, with the unique identifier RBGKEW1496, falls under the services category and involves the repair and maintenance of security equipment. The procurement method used was limited, executing an award procedure without the prior publication of a call for competition. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2029, with an additional 1-year extension option. The procurement falls outside the scope of directive application, and the principal delivery regions include various areas across the UK. This strategic initiative addresses the legal requirements under CELEX 32014L0024.

This procurement process fosters significant opportunities for firms specialising in security equipment maintenance and support to expand their business portfolio, particularly within the framework of government contracts. SMEs within the IT and cybersecurity domains stand to benefit from engaging in such tenders, given that the project involves vendor support, firewall maintenance, and security licensing. Additionally, companies capable of providing competitive pricing for high-quality services are suitably positioned to thrive in similar limited procurement scenarios. KHIPU Networks Limited has been actively awarded the contract, showcasing its capacity to deliver upon such government requirements. This offers a notable precedent for comparable businesses looking to align services with public sector demands and grow their footprint in the UK regions specified.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1496 Support & Hardware Supply (Firewalls)

Notice Description

Next-Generation Firewalls, vendor support, maintenance, and security licensing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Commercial Services, G Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework

Procurement Information

Contract Start Date 1st March 2026. Contract End Date 28 Feb 2029. + 1 Year Extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036324-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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 URLs

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