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title: "RBGKEW/911 Summer of Sound Megaphones"
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# RBGKEW/911 Summer of Sound Megaphones

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c8a0622-76b2-4083-b98b-eddef1a3caf1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, awarding a contract for the installation of three gigantic wooden megaphones as part of the "Summer of Sound" initiative, classified under the musical instruments and parts industry. The procurement method adopted was a single tender action due to the uniqueness of the supplier's specialised skills. The contract, valued at £16,476, was awarded on 8th February 2021 and is scheduled to run from 1st March 2021 until 9th July 2021. The delivery is expected at a location in Richmond, England.

This project presents opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in artistic installations and large-scale sound art projects. Potential competitors would include suppliers of custom wooden structures, acoustic design specialists, or companies focusing on unique art installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the nature of the tender being suitable for an SME engagement, enhancing their visibility and potential business growth through public contracts.

## Notice

Installation of three gigantic wooden megaphones. Three-metre diameter megaphones will operate as a "bandstand" for the forest around the installation, amplifying the sounds of nature. Single Tender Action on the grounds that: - The proposed supplier is the only one known to possess unique or specialised skills or articles, or which are unobtainable from any other source - The supplier has proprietary or artistic rights and/or owns the Intellectual Property Rights

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833e3a73-38cf-4069-a460-192a0ba7ac65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 9 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,476 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,476 |
| 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 | RCM PRODUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37300000 - Musical instruments and parts
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833e3a73-38cf-4069-a460-192a0ba7ac65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833e3a73-38cf-4069-a460-192a0ba7ac65
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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