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title: "RBGKEW986 - Wakehurst Mowers 2021"
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# RBGKEW986 - Wakehurst Mowers 2021

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2632bd09-d6d0-43ed-9737-25e887dedcdf

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has recently completed a tender for the procurement of mowers under the title "RBGKEW986 - Wakehurst Mowers 2021". This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically mowers, and was located at Wakehurst, with the delivery address in RH17 6TN. The tender was conducted using an open procurement method, which allows all interested parties to submit proposals. The tender period closed on 7 December 2021, while the awarded contract is effective from 4 January 2022 to 3 January 2024, with a total estimated value of £40,000 and a minimum threshold of £30,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of gardening and landscaping equipment, to expand their market reach. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying mowers, especially those capable of providing the specific types requested—namely, a front mower with a flail deck and a mower with direct discharge—are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this contract reflects a commitment to inclusivity in the bidding process.

## Notice

RBG Kew are looking to purchase 2 types of mower for the site at Wakehurst. * Lot 1 - Front Mower with Flail Deck * Lot 2 - Mower Direct Discharge * Lot 3 - Pricing only for any discounts offered to supply both items This tender also includes trade in machinery options To apply and obtain the tender pack please go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Click on 'view current opportunities' and search for RBGKEW986 - Wakehurst Mowers 2021. Full instructions on how to register are detailed in the listing. Additional information: All applications must be via the tendering portal https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9362811f-273f-4159-b1a1-5823f96eecb5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,340 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROD GASKIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16310000 - Mowers

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9362811f-273f-4159-b1a1-5823f96eecb5
- 18 Nov 2021 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acdf9c5-2799-44ec-a50c-36b5baf3e3b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9362811f-273f-4159-b1a1-5823f96eecb5
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acdf9c5-2799-44ec-a50c-36b5baf3e3b8
  18th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f13313a-ce07-4e45-a088-589ccfccbe43
  Instructions to Tender including timetable and evaluation criteria
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb4e8735-109e-412e-bfbc-ccc0b9480cab
  Specification of mowers and trade in machinery
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Use this link to obtain bidding documents and apply

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