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title: "RBGKEW/466 Tree sensors"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43a46b06-c5ef-4132-8c49-5562787c8534"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS"
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# RBGKEW/466 Tree sensors

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43a46b06-c5ef-4132-8c49-5562787c8534

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Royal Botanic Gardens in Richmond, England, is for the contract titled "RBGKEW/466 Tree sensors." This project falls under the industry category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products, specifically focusing on tree-maintenance services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 10th January 2018, with the contract period spanning from 1st February to 30th March 2018. The awarded contract is valued at £37,000, with the successful supplier being Sorbus International Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in forestry equipment and maintenance technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in sonic tomography systems, tree strain gauges, and related software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. The involvement of the Royal Botanic Gardens underlines a commitment to preserving and maintaining biodiversity, offering a platform for innovative suppliers in this field.

## Notice

RBG Kew requires a new sonic tomography system and tree strain gauges, plus software, spares and accessories. The specification of services, instructions to tender, and template response documents can be accessed via the Defra Bravo link below. Additional information: The specification of services, instructions to tenderers, and template response documents can be accessed via the Defra Bravo procurement portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. Once registered and logged in, search for itt_3777 - RBGKEW/466 Tree sensors. The deadline for questions about this opportunity is 12pm on Thursday 14th December 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2345044e-4f8e-49ac-9818-c44381f60aff |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | SORBUS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2018 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2345044e-4f8e-49ac-9818-c44381f60aff
- 5 Dec 2017 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f077cb2-cef9-4d4f-bb00-40dc1541977c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2345044e-4f8e-49ac-9818-c44381f60aff
  14th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f077cb2-cef9-4d4f-bb00-40dc1541977c
  5th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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