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title: "RBGKEW1372"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# RBGKEW1372

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeb0078d-5bf2-4051-964f-579d106a5d05

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed a procurement process titled "RBGKEW1372" involving the maintenance of existing firewalls with the supplier KHIPU Networks Ltd. This contract falls under the "Security software package" category (CPV 48730000) and includes additional security services. The contract, valued at £62,163.74, is located in Richmond, England (postal code TW9 3AB), and the procurement method used was a direct award via a single tender action due to the contract value being below the threshold. The tender process concluded on 29th October 2024, with the contract period running from 31st October 2024 to 30th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the security software and services industry, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded contract indicates a preference for retaining specialised security suppliers who can ensure continuity and performance, thus promoting partnerships with existing security solution providers. KHIPU Networks Ltd, an SME, was successful in securing this contract, emphasising the potential for similarly scaled businesses to compete and thrive in such public procurement opportunities. This contract fosters business growth by reinforcing the need for niche technical skills and dedicated service support in critical security infrastructure.

## Notice

Maintaining the support of existing firewalls with the same supplier for the full life expectancy of those firewalls is critical for ensuring security, system performance, and operational continuity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73dcb8df-cd85-4c62-8492-45b2ec1fa5db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,163 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,163 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KHIPU NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73dcb8df-cd85-4c62-8492-45b2ec1fa5db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73dcb8df-cd85-4c62-8492-45b2ec1fa5db
  25th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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