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title: "Orchid Festival Plants"
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# Orchid Festival Plants

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b10a4b3-ecb2-493b-9ea0-89df79bf2f9f

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') has awarded a contract for the supply of ornamental plants for its annual Orchid Festival, which occurs every February-March. The procurement is classified under "Ornamental plants, grasses, mosses or lichens" and will run from 11th November 2024 to 30th November 2028, with a total value of £240,000. The tender process was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 14th October 2024. The delivery location is London, United Kingdom, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, located in Richmond, London, served as the contracting authority.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ornamental plants to secure a long-term contract with a prestigious institution. The multi-year nature of the contract, with the possibility of extension, offers stability and visibility in the market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on providing high-quality Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, and Vanda varieties, along with other cultivated houseplants, would be well-suited to compete. Partnering with the Royal Botanic Gardens can enhance business growth through a noteworthy association and reliable demand.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') would like to enter a multiyear contract (2 years with the option to extend by 1 year twice, 4 years in total if all parties agree) for the supply of ornamental plants (A range of Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium and Vanda varieties as well as Bromeliads and other cultivated houseplants) for its annual Orchid festival which takes place in February-March every year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a4ac44-a4e8-470a-b9d8-3a0fd8eff343 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERDRINKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03441000 - Ornamental plants, grasses, mosses or lichens

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a4ac44-a4e8-470a-b9d8-3a0fd8eff343

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3a4ac44-a4e8-470a-b9d8-3a0fd8eff343
  19th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=903803030
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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