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title: "RBGKEW1405 Battery electric cylinder mowers & Tractor mounted stump grinder"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# RBGKEW1405 Battery electric cylinder mowers & Tractor mounted stump grinder

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cf0da3a-5ae7-4808-b270-52b909bd5a1d

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed a tender process titled "RBGKEW1405 Battery electric cylinder mowers & Tractor mounted stump grinder" under the industry category of Agricultural machinery. The procurement involves the supply of machinery for horticultural maintenance at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place, aimed at replacing aging machinery and contributing to RBG Kew's strategy to become climate positive by 2030. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st March 2024 and ends on 28th February 2026 with a contract value of £75,000. The supplier awarded the contract is GGM Group Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Colne, Lancashire. The tender status is complete, and the award status is active as of 4th May 2024. The delivery location has a postal code of TW9 3AE.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the horticultural machinery sector to provide innovative and sustainable solutions, contributing to a renowned botanical institution's efforts toward environmental sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in environmentally friendly and efficient agricultural machinery are well-suited to compete for such contracts. This procurement process underscores the importance of aligning with sustainability goals and offers businesses a chance to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-performance and eco-friendly machinery suited to diverse site conditions.

## Notice

The contract is to supply machinery to support horticultural maintenance at RBG Kew's gardens as Kew and Wakehurst Place. This includes general purpose pedestrian machinery and small agricultural machinery. This purchase will replace existing aging machinery and will contribute to RBG Kew's strategy to become climate positive by 2030 through introduction of PTO driven machinery to replace internal combustion ones. The machinery must have the physical capabilities, environmental credentials, and suitability for the diverse site conditions at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place. They serve a range of garden functions both for the outdoor gardens and glasshouse teams. Framework Information : YPO Framework for Groundscare Machinery, Equipment and Tools (Framework 1192)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737abe51-924a-402f-aa73-d78dc211e717 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2024 - 9 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 | GGM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 16:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737abe51-924a-402f-aa73-d78dc211e717
- 30 Jan 2025 at 16:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737abe51-924a-402f-aa73-d78dc211e717
- 17 Jul 2024 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737abe51-924a-402f-aa73-d78dc211e717

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737abe51-924a-402f-aa73-d78dc211e717
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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