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title: "RBGKEW/560 Supply & Fitting of Bespoke Framing"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS"
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# RBGKEW/560 Supply & Fitting of Bespoke Framing

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-926d5faf-0283-49f9-aa12-09875724d702

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply and fitting of bespoke framing for an exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG Kew) was initiated under the title "RBGKEW/560 Supply & Fitting of Bespoke Framing". This project falls within the services category, specifically related to picture frames, and is located in Richmond, England. The tender stage was open, with the tender period closing on 10th May 2018. The total value of the contract is £15,000, with a contract period scheduled to start on 31st May 2018 and conclude on 31st October 2018.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in framing services and art installations. As the procurement was conducted through an open procedure, businesses capable of providing tailored framing solutions can enhance their visibility and engage with a prestigious institution like RBG Kew. Participating in such tenders can not only pave the way for immediate contracts but also establish valuable connections within the art and cultural sector, potentially leading to further projects and collaborations.

## Notice

The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art at RBG Kew is hosting an exhibition of contemporary drawings of trees by the contemporary artist Mark Frith, from 6th October 2018 to 17th March 2019. The exhibition will consist of 20 original pencil on paper drawings depicting ancient English oak trees. The drawings which will be on loan to RBG Kew for which we require supply and fitting of bespoke framing. All drawings are mounted on individual sub-frames. Additional information: All Tender instructions and details have to be accessed via BRAVO: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Suppliers will have to register with BRAVO if not already registered. Project: 23375 itt: 4543 - Please note this itt reference has been amended to itt:4357

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc98d6bd-1040-4bd2-887e-4ceb5795d39d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2018 - 14 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000 |
| 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 | PLOWDEN & SMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39298200 - Picture frames

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2018 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc98d6bd-1040-4bd2-887e-4ceb5795d39d
- 25 Apr 2018 at 09:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a234f944-c75f-4728-9b2e-fab28ccb45f5
- 23 Apr 2018 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a234f944-c75f-4728-9b2e-fab28ccb45f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc98d6bd-1040-4bd2-887e-4ceb5795d39d
  25th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a234f944-c75f-4728-9b2e-fab28ccb45f5
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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