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title: "Extreme core network maintenance & support renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d336cb44-8a11-4088-b355-913b5f940701"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# Extreme core network maintenance & support renewal

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d336cb44-8a11-4088-b355-913b5f940701

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has recently completed a procurement process for the maintenance and support renewal of its Extreme core network. This contract, valued at £135,000, falls under the IT services sector and is classified as a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16 April 2020, and the resulting contract commenced on 18 April 2020, with a duration until 17 April 2023. The services are to be delivered at the organisation's location in Richmond, England, with procurement categories primarily revolving around consulting and software development.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in network maintenance and support. Businesses with experience in providing similar services within a collaborative framework are well-positioned to participate in such procurements. The renewal contract indicates ongoing maintenance requirements, suggesting that experienced service providers capable of delivering high-quality, reliable IT support would be particularly attractive to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

## Notice

Extreme core network maintenance & support contract renewal Additional information: Framework: LUPC/JISC Network equipment, LOT 4 - Extreme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de77972-fbd7-4d48-9e42-50452b69344e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2020 - 17 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 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 | NETCONNECTION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de77972-fbd7-4d48-9e42-50452b69344e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2de77972-fbd7-4d48-9e42-50452b69344e
  13th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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