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To replace the existing two way radios system at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is conducting a public procurement process for the replacement of its existing two-way radios system, aimed primarily at enhancing communication for horticultural staff and visitor services throughout its locations. This tender, classified under the goods category, is currently in the award stage, with a total estimated value of £25,000. The submission period closed on 18th February 2021, and the contract was awarded to Sitelink Communications Limited on 10th March 2021, with deliverables expected by Spring 2021.

This procurement opportunity may significantly benefit businesses specialising in radio communication technology and related services. Companies that manufacture, distribute, or maintain two-way radios, particularly those with experience in providing solutions for large, operationally demanding organisations, will find this tender suitable for expansion. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises may also see potential for growth, given the open procurement method allows for diverse participation in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

To replace the existing two way radios system at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Notice Description

The two-way radio system is used as a means of communication for various personnel out on site, predominately by Horticulture staff and the Visitor Services Team. The two-way radios are also used as the primary communication system when dealing with emergency evacuations and incident response. RBGE operates 363 days a year and any proposed solution needs to support these operational demands. The supplier is to provide a two-radio solutions for RBGE which can be deployed to Edinburgh Garden by Spring 2021. (With the possibility of the quicker deployment before the end of March 2021). The solution proposed should be able to be replicated at the other RBGE locations, if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The two-way radio system is used as a means of communication for various personnel out on site, predominately by Horticulture staff and the Visitor Services Team. The two-way radios are also used as the primary communication system when dealing with emergency evacuations and incident response. RBGE operates 363 days a year and any proposed solution needs to support these operational demands. The supplier is to provide a two-radio solutions for RBGE which can be deployed to Edinburgh Garden by Spring 2021. (With the possibility of the quicker deployment before the end of March 2021). The solution proposed should be able to be replicated at the other RBGE locations, if required.

Options: Radio Equipment and Maintenance for RBGE over the period of the contract. i.e. replacement handset or repair to broke equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643304
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409180
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
smisson@rbge.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312482815

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SITELINK COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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