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title: "RBGKEW/697 Phalaenopsis for Orchid Festivals 2020 - 2024"
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# RBGKEW/697 Phalaenopsis for Orchid Festivals 2020 - 2024

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b010b3be-7354-49ef-ad24-9d5189be1e8d

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is currently undertaking a tender process for the supply of Phalaenopsis Orchids as part of its annual Orchid Festival, which runs from February to March each year. This procurement falls under the goods category with a CPV classification of 'Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips'. The tender period is open until 14th October 2019, with strict deadlines for submitting questions by 2nd October 2019. The contract will commence on 28th October 2019 and lasts until 10th March 2023, with potential for a 24-month extension. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, facilitating transparency and competition in the bidding process.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in horticulture, particularly those with experience in providing live plants and related goods. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Companies equipped to cultivate or supply high-quality orchids and with the capacity to meet the delivery requirements in Richmond, England, could significantly benefit from this contract, enhancing their visibility and business growth prospects within a niche market.

## Notice

The supply of Phalaenopsis Orchid hybrids for the RBG Kew annual Orchid festival which takes place in February - March every year. 2 year contract which may be extended by up to a further 24 months. Please note the strict deadlines of 12pm on Wednesday 2nd October 2019 for questions about the opportunity, and 12pm on Monday 14th October 2019 for the return of tenders. All contact must only be via the Defra Bravo procurement portal linked below. Additional information: 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_6309 - RBGKEW/697 Phalaenopsis for Orchid Festivals 2020 - 2024' to access the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073fbbd3-a0be-4d43-8d66-35c507c2c428 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2019 - 10 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
- 03451000 - Plants

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2019 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073fbbd3-a0be-4d43-8d66-35c507c2c428

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/073fbbd3-a0be-4d43-8d66-35c507c2c428
  18th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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