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title: "RBGKEW/893 Fire Detector installation in the Jodrell Building"
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# RBGKEW/893 Fire Detector installation in the Jodrell Building

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47c27ef6-6856-4c85-92ba-d2ff268b4ce2

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has completed a public procurement process for installing fire detection systems in the Jodrell Building, valued at £15,123. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method as a Single Tender Action due to the exceptional urgency stemming from unforeseeable circumstances. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract period running from December 21, 2020, to January 22, 2021. The project falls under the works category, specifically related to the installation of fire-detection systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and construction sector, particularly those specialising in safety and fire detection systems. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in swift project execution and compliance with safety standards would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The nature of the work and the urgency indicated may also provide chances for those able to mobilise quickly to meet urgent contractual requirements.

## Notice

To install Fire Detection where there currently are none in the Jodrell Laboratory, and replace the detectors that are now out of operational date. Awarded as a Single Tender Action due to exceptional urgency caused by unforeseeable circumstances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17d1899-32c2-4433-ba98-971144207fa9 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 22 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,123 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,123 |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17d1899-32c2-4433-ba98-971144207fa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f17d1899-32c2-4433-ba98-971144207fa9
  28th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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