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title: "RBGKEW/800 Purchase of 2 new Land Trains"
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# RBGKEW/800 Purchase of 2 new Land Trains

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffd4fbdf-2372-4d27-b5c5-aaec2f94ea72

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is conducting an open tender for the purchase of two new land trains, officially titled "RBGKEW/800". This procurement falls within the goods category and focuses on motor vehicles designed for the transport of ten or more persons. The tender was published on 13th December 2019, with a submission deadline set for 27th January 2020. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 17th February 2020 and conclude on 16th February 2023, and it will be executed at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the BRAVO eProcurement Portal to access the tender documents.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for companies specialising in vehicle manufacturing or those providing transport solutions for tourism and landscaped environments. Businesses offering innovative designs, robust customer support, and tailored services may find this tender a gateway to increase their foothold in the public sector. Additionally, suppliers with experience in delivering large passenger vehicles or catering to similar tourism-based services would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this process.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 vehicles and carriages suitable to be run as a land train to deliver tours around the gardens. The Kew Explorer is a land train service that has been running tours around the Kew Gardens site for over 10 years. As well as delivering an information tour that showcases the horticultural, scientific and heritage highlights around the garden it also provides a valuable "hop on hop off" service to those visitors who would otherwise struggle to walk around the 320acre site. Outside of the public tours there is also a significant need for tours to wedding parties and corporate partners. Additional information: Suppliers can access the Tender documents via the BRAVO eProcurement Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Titel: RBGKEW/800 Purchase of 2 new Land Trains Project ref: 28407 Ref itt: 6621 Suppliers will be required to register with BRAVO if not already registered

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5840b1-9c9c-4b63-ae47-ab1e0e407b12 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 16 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £770,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | RCHMOND, SURREY |
| 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 | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2019 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5840b1-9c9c-4b63-ae47-ab1e0e407b12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5840b1-9c9c-4b63-ae47-ab1e0e407b12
  13th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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