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title: "RBGKEW/587 Fungi spawn packets, growing bags and growing substrate"
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# RBGKEW/587 Fungi spawn packets, growing bags and growing substrate

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9190bf1d-6fbd-4ba0-a89f-bee5902d4f66

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Richmond, England, is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "RBGKEW/587 Fungi spawn packets, growing bags and growing substrate". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically designated for plants, and is currently at the award stage following an open tender process initiated on 6 September 2018. The deadline for submitting tenders was 16 October 2018, while the contract period is set to commence on 26 November 2018 and conclude on 30 June 2019. The overall budget for this contract is £50,000, which includes provisions for any potential extensions.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in horticulture or the supply of agricultural products, particularly those focusing on fungi or related growing substrates. Businesses that can provide high-quality growing bags and substrates for the cultivation of edible mushrooms may find this tender particularly advantageous, as the products will be distributed by the Grow Wild programme across the UK. Suppliers that align with the innovative aims of the programme are encouraged to participate, as it provides a unique platform for visibility and potential growth in the environmental and educational sectors.

## Notice

The supply of fungi spawn packets, growing bags and growing substrate. These will be distributed by the Grow Wild programme to teams across the UK to share, so they can experience growing their own edible mushrooms and discover the lifecycle and kingdom of fungi. Please note that the budget published above is inclusive of all possible contract extensions. To apply for this opportunity please follow this link to the Defra e-tendering portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. If you are not already registered you will need to do so first. Once registered and logged in you will need to search for 'itt_4867 - RBGKEW/587 Fungi spawn packets, growing bags and growing substrate' to access the tender documents. Clarification questions about this opportunity will only be accepted via the Bravo e-tendering portal above up until 12pm on Thursday 27th September 2018. The deadline for tenders to be submitted via the Bravo e-tendering portal above is 12pm on Tuesday 16th October 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d855144-bfd4-4fe0-bbbc-b1d684e8e042 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ANN MILLER'S SPECIALITY MUSHROOMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03451000 - Plants

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2018 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d855144-bfd4-4fe0-bbbc-b1d684e8e042
- 6 Sep 2018 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19bf2163-d1cc-4fcd-9c42-a76adbc6d026

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d855144-bfd4-4fe0-bbbc-b1d684e8e042
  13th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19bf2163-d1cc-4fcd-9c42-a76adbc6d026
  6th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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