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title: "National Ethernet"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# National Ethernet

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e27da78-736d-41cb-aabb-4ca0331f1d21

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is undertaking a procurement process for a project titled "National Ethernet," which focuses on providing internet connectivity circuits. This procurement is classified under data services (CPV Code: 72300000) and is located in Richmond, England. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action below the threshold, and the award was made on 29th February 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st March 2020 and conclude on 28th February 2023. The total value of the awarded contract is £150,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers in the telecommunications and data services sector, particularly those that can offer reliable internet connectivity solutions. Businesses that understand the requirements of the public sector and can navigate procurement procedures efficiently will be well-positioned to compete. Given that the award has already been made to Virgin Media Business, interested firms should consider future opportunities for similar projects or contracts with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and similar organisations undertaking related services.

## Notice

National ethernet - internet connectivity curcuits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660f366a-f446-425c-b5cc-dd1d5d86a01e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 3AE |
| 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2020 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660f366a-f446-425c-b5cc-dd1d5d86a01e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660f366a-f446-425c-b5cc-dd1d5d86a01e
  2nd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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