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title: "RBGKEW/907 Installation of Fire Alarm system in Descanso House"
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# RBGKEW/907 Installation of Fire Alarm system in Descanso House

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e7a3f0a-49d9-4dc8-8bcd-bddbc90d9752

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has successfully completed the procurement process for the installation of a fire alarm system at Descanso House, classified under works within the fire-detection systems industry. This contract, valued at £34,673.57, was awarded on 17th February 2021, with the contract period spanning from 22nd March 2021 to 31st March 2021. The procurement was initiated as a single tender action due to exceptional urgency, thus bypassing competitive tendering. The project was officially recorded on 20th April 2021, and delivery was expected at the Richmond location, postal code TW9 3AB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in fire safety and installation services, particularly those adept in urgent response scenarios. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality fire detection systems quickly and efficiently would be well-equipped to engage in similar procurement opportunities. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined approach, making it accessible for SMEs to compete for future works in this vital safety sector.

## Notice

Replacement of fire detection system in Descanso House. PO534824. Single Tender Action on the grounds that the contract is: For work of exceptional urgency caused by unforeseeable circumstances, where competitive tendering would cause unacceptable delay, e.g. following a flood event, storm, fire, etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd3f629-fb44-43e2-b30b-f23bd408504a |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,673 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,673 |
| 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

- 20 Apr 2021 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd3f629-fb44-43e2-b30b-f23bd408504a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bd3f629-fb44-43e2-b30b-f23bd408504a
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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