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title: "RBGKEW/906 Installation of VESDA Aspirator system Mycology"
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# RBGKEW/906 Installation of VESDA Aspirator system Mycology

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-269d9b32-59d9-45b3-90cb-82fa0f20d466

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, involves the installation of a VESDA Aspirator Fire Detection system in the Mycology Store, with a contract value of £14,638.83. This project operates under a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to exceptional urgency following unforeseen circumstances. The contract period is set from 8 March 2021 to 31 March 2021, and the procurement stage is currently marked as complete. The delivery is focused on Richmond, England, and the tender period concluded on 9 February 2021.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in fire detection systems, particularly those with expertise in smoke-detection apparatus or safety works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the nature of the procurement process, as it favours companies that can respond quickly to urgent demands. Additionally, firms capable of delivering high-quality technical installations efficiently will find this a lucrative opportunity to grow their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

To install VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus), Aspirator Fire Detection system to provide early warning of fire in the Mycology Store. PO534838. Single Tender Action on the grounds that the contract is: For work of exceptional urgency caused by unforeseeable circumstances, where competitive tendering would cause unacceptable delay, e.g. following a flood event, storm, fire, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05004f01-3085-4a66-8bdb-f5778f9657ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,638 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,638 |
| 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 | IMPULSE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38431200 - Smoke-detection apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05004f01-3085-4a66-8bdb-f5778f9657ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05004f01-3085-4a66-8bdb-f5778f9657ec
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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