---
title: "Supply of Backup Tape Libraries"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-836fe534-483b-487c-877c-1db64171113e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
published: "2021-12-15"
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# Supply of Backup Tape Libraries

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-836fe534-483b-487c-877c-1db64171113e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which seeks contracts for the supply of Backup Tape Libraries under the Crescent Purchasing Consortium framework for ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment. The award date for this completed tender was 28 October 2021, and the contract period runs from 10 November 2021 to 9 November 2022. The total contract value was £40,000, with a minimum of £35,000, and the procurement was conducted through a selective method comprising call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery location is in Richmond, England, postal code TW93AE.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the information technology sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Businesses providing IT goods and peripherals would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, allowing them to expand their market presence and engage with prestigious organisations like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

Supply of Backup Tape Libraries. Framework: Crescent Purchasing Consortium, ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment, LOT5 - Multi-Purpose.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd46389-69bc-40f8-bfb6-f8e963eccc14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2021 - 9 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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, 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd46389-69bc-40f8-bfb6-f8e963eccc14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd46389-69bc-40f8-bfb6-f8e963eccc14
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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