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title: "GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1361 - Acquisition of loggers to measure water level"
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# GB-LONDON: RBGKEW1361 - Acquisition of loggers to measure water level

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77cede6d-59be-4913-b9b3-4b82add1d06a

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has awarded a contract for the acquisition of durable, waterproof dataloggers to measure water table depth, specifically for tropical peatlands. This procurement aligns with the goals of their Global Centre for Biodiversity and Climate (GCBC) project and aims to support climate-resilient livelihoods in these vulnerable ecosystems. The contract, valued at £51,194, was awarded to RS Hydro and covers the period from 27th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. This project falls under the industry category of detection and analysis apparatus, with the delivery location specified as London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring equipment and solutions, particularly those focused on climate change resilience. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this contract, and the open procurement method provided a fair competition ground. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying robust datalogging equipment suitable for monitoring water levels in challenging environments will find this project particularly relevant. The insights gained from this initiative will contribute to the scientific research necessary for the sustainable management of tropical peatlands, thereby offering substantial growth potential for involved business entities.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is setting this procurement to acquire durable, waterproof dataloggers designed to measure water table depth and which are suitable for tropical peatlands as part of our new Global Centre for Biodiversity and Climate (GCBC) project "Using biodiversity to support climate resilient livelihoods in intact tropical peatlands". The devices will provide long-term, accurate data critical for understanding water level fluctuations in these carbon-rich ecosystems, which are vulnerable to climate change and deforestation. Installation, data analysis, and cloud storage are excluded from this contract. The initiative aligns with RBG Kew's goals of advancing scientific research in biodiversity conservation and supporting sustainable practices, contributing to global policy efforts. The need for this technology arose from a study identifying peatlands as vulnerable ecosystems to recent increases in severe flooding and drought events that threaten peatland species and the livelihoods of people who depend on them. By acquiring these dataloggers, this project aims to generate data that will inform future ecosystem management of resilient useful species to climate change and conservation strategies in tropical peatlands. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90735883-83dc-4af8-9ce7-b81b3fb2e8da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,194 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,194 |
| 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 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 | RS HYDRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90735883-83dc-4af8-9ce7-b81b3fb2e8da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90735883-83dc-4af8-9ce7-b81b3fb2e8da
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=936868279
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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