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title: "To replace the existing two way radios system at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000643304"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-03-10"
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# To replace the existing two way radios system at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643304

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is conducting a public procurement process for the replacement of its existing two-way radios system, aimed primarily at enhancing communication for horticultural staff and visitor services throughout its locations. This tender, classified under the goods category, is currently in the award stage, with a total estimated value of £25,000. The submission period closed on 18th February 2021, and the contract was awarded to Sitelink Communications Limited on 10th March 2021, with deliverables expected by Spring 2021.

This procurement opportunity may significantly benefit businesses specialising in radio communication technology and related services. Companies that manufacture, distribute, or maintain two-way radios, particularly those with experience in providing solutions for large, operationally demanding organisations, will find this tender suitable for expansion. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises may also see potential for growth, given the open procurement method allows for diverse participation in the bidding process.

## Notice

The two-way radio system is used as a means of communication for various personnel out on site, predominately by Horticulture staff and the Visitor Services Team. The two-way radios are also used as the primary communication system when dealing with emergency evacuations and incident response. RBGE operates 363 days a year and any proposed solution needs to support these operational demands. The supplier is to provide a two-radio solutions for RBGE which can be deployed to Edinburgh Garden by Spring 2021. (With the possibility of the quicker deployment before the end of March 2021). The solution proposed should be able to be replicated at the other RBGE locations, if required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The two-way radio system is used as a means of communication for various personnel out on site, predominately by Horticulture staff and the Visitor Services Team. The two-way radios are also used as the primary communication system when dealing with emergency evacuations and incident response. RBGE operates 363 days a year and any proposed solution needs to support these operational demands. The supplier is to provide a two-radio solutions for RBGE which can be deployed to Edinburgh Garden by Spring 2021. (With the possibility of the quicker deployment before the end of March 2021). The solution proposed should be able to be replicated at the other RBGE locations, if required.

Options: Radio Equipment and Maintenance for RBGE over the period of the contract. i.e. replacement handset or repair to broke equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409180 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SITELINK COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409180
- 5 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405962

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405962&idx=6
  15th February 2021 - Q&A PDF
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405962&idx=5
  15th February 2021 - This map shows the garden as a whole including the nursery where our repeater station is located
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405962&idx=4
  8th February 2021 - Photo of Locations in RBGE
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405962&idx=1
  5th February 2021 - RDGE Edinburgh Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405962&idx=2
  5th February 2021 - RBGE 2 Way Radio Project ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB405962&idx=3
  5th February 2021 - Two Way Radio Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405962
  To replace the existing two way radios system at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - The two-way radio system is used as a means of communication for various personnel out on site, predominately by Horticulture staff and the Visitor Services Team. The two-way radios are also used as the primary communication system when dealing with emergency evacuations and incident response. RBGE operates 363 days a year and any proposed solution needs to support these operational demands. The supplier is to provide a two-radio solutions for RBGE which can be deployed to Edinburgh Garden by Spring 2021. (With the possibility of the quicker deployment before the end of March 2021). The solution proposed should be able to be replicated at the other RBGE locations, if required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409180
  To replace the existing two way radios system at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - The two-way radio system is used as a means of communication for various personnel out on site, predominately by Horticulture staff and the Visitor Services Team. The two-way radios are also used as the primary communication system when dealing with emergency evacuations and incident response. RBGE operates 363 days a year and any proposed solution needs to support these operational demands. The supplier is to provide a two-radio solutions for RBGE which can be deployed to Edinburgh Garden by Spring 2021. (With the possibility of the quicker deployment before the end of March 2021). The solution proposed should be able to be replicated at the other RBGE locations, if required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643304

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