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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply of Husqvarna battery-operated tools, aimed at meeting their gardening and maintenance requirements. This procurement falls within the goods category and was executed through an open procedure, under the framework of Scotland Excel for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Equipment. The specific focus is on de-carbonisation efforts, with a total contract value of £14,860.85 signed on 20th August 2021. The procurement included delivery to the RBGE Garden in Edinburgh (EH3 5LR) and was addressed to numerous suppliers; however, only Henry Sheach Ltd was awarded the contract after three bids were submitted.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focused on sustainable products, particularly those offering electric gardening and maintenance equipment, to engage with public authorities. Companies adept in manufacturing, supplying, or supporting electric tools, such as chainsaws, hedge cutters, and strimmers, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this market. The procurement approach indicates an increasing public sector commitment to environmentally friendly practices, suggesting a growing market for similar future contracts that could foster business expansion in the sustainability sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Husqvarna Battery Operated Tools for RBGE Gardening requirements.

Notice Description

RBGE requirement around the de-carbonisation of the Ground Maintenance equipment. A requirement for a range of electric replacement tools has been identified. Examples are chainsaw, hedge cutters and strimmer's

Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE requirement around the de-carbonisation of the Ground Maintenance equipment. A requirement for a range of electric replacement tools has been identified. Examples are chainsaw, hedge cutters and strimmer's. via Scotland Excel Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Equipment Framework Lot 1 - Hand Held Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000697958
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451981
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42652000 - Hand-held electromechanical tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20215 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Henry Sheach Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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