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title: "Specialist maintenance of audio for \"The Hive\" installation at Kew Gardens"
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# Specialist maintenance of audio for "The Hive" installation at Kew Gardens

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f5b5f09-ba97-41b7-b59f-1eaa3d526b81

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, involved a tender titled "Specialist maintenance of audio for 'The Hive' installation at Kew Gardens." Classified under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment," this procurement was conducted as a direct method through a single tender action, with a contract value of £32,000. The tender period concluded on 20 December 2018, leading to the active award of the contract dated 21 December 2018, which commenced on 23 December 2018 and is set to end on 23 December 2022. The contract is located in Richmond, London.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in audio-visual and optical equipment maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality technical support in a cultural or heritage setting. Companies with experience in servicing installations similar to "The Hive" would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Given the fixed contract period and the specific service requirements, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise and reliability to ensure they meet the needs of prestigious clients like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

Specialist maintenance of audio for "The Hive" installation at Kew Gardens

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f2f8d6-103b-4e91-ae1c-46be71162e54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2018 - 23 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYSCO AUDIO VISUAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2019 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f2f8d6-103b-4e91-ae1c-46be71162e54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f2f8d6-103b-4e91-ae1c-46be71162e54
  15th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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