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title: "New Wooden Benches for Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722650"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-06-07"
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# New Wooden Benches for Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722650

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the supply and ongoing maintenance of new wooden benches. The buying organization, based in Edinburgh, UK, initiated the tender process with the title "New Wooden Benches for Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)" in the industry category of goods. The tender has completed the procurement stage, and the contract was signed on the 7th of June 2023. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Hastings Bespoke Ltd. The tender description outlines the specifications required for the benches, including materials, dimensions, maintenance, and delivery details. The location for delivery is RGBE Garden Edinburgh.

This tender for new wooden benches at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in bespoke furniture construction and outdoor furnishing maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in crafting sustainable, high-quality wooden benches may find this tender particularly suitable. The contract involves multiple orders annually, providing a steady workflow for the successful supplier. Companies offering unique design solutions, sustainably sourced materials, and efficient delivery and maintenance services are well-positioned to compete for this contract and support the enhancement of the garden environment.

## Notice

New Wooden Benches for Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) We anticipate a minimum of 20 orders in 23/24, and a minimum of 10 orders every year thereafter. Please note that these figures are indicative only and the whole programme is dependent on demand - there is therefore no guarantee of work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE currently have 155 benches located within the Edinburgh Garden. These benches form part of a commemorative scheme whereby visitors can pay for a memorial to loved ones for a period of ten years. The first wave of ten-year sponsorships is about to come to an end and we foresee a number of renewals and new sponsorships happening over the course of the coming years. RBGE is looking to award a new contract for the supply and ongoing structural maintenance of benches. The minimum features of the required benches and supply: Armrests and back support; Compatible with current sizing of garden bench furniture. 1830 x 900 x 680mm (length x height x depth), Large enough to seat three average sized UK adults; Made from unvarnished certified sustainably sourced oak, with a preference for locally sourced material (please provide proof of certification upon tender submission); Pre-oiled with several coats of for example Osmo UV Protection Oil, or equivalent; Low maintenance design, including measures to minimise uptake of water through the legs; Must fit existing plaques of 120mm by 50mm on backrest; Warranty of a minimum of 2 years; RBGE requires quality craftsmanship in the construction and will not accept flat-pack submissions; A maximum lead time of twelve weeks from order to delivery; Service to include delivery and installation of bench in the Garden; Structural maintenance of all bench parts (rails, legs, arm rests, etc.) should there be any damage or severe degradation over the 10 year period. Each year the contractor will review own supplied benches within the Garden with the client and agree on a schedule of structural maintenance works where required. Damaged or faulty benches that fall within the warranty period to be uplifted, fixed and returned within 1 calendar month. A future requirement may be to service existing bench fleet in the garden. There is no requirement at this point. Existing bench sponsors will be given the option to either keep their existing bench or get a new bench for the second ten year period. New sponsors will receive a new bench. We anticipate a minimum of 20 orders in 23/24, and a minimum of 10 orders every year thereafter. The initial year demand may double the expect capacity.

Renewal: Additional 2 x 12 Month Extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480443 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Depends upon the Garden capacity and demand for benches. 4 years after award date if required. (April 2027) |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HASTINGS BESPOKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928400 - Urban furniture
- 39113600 - Benches
- 44230000 - Builders' carpentry
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45422100 - Woodwork

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480443
- 16 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471453

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471453&idx=3
  22nd February 2023 - Current RBGE Bench as per Q&A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471453&idx=1
  16th February 2023 - RBGE 2022-131 New Wooden Benches Tender Final ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB471453&idx=2
  16th February 2023 - RBGE-2022.131 New Wooden Bench Price - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471453
  New Wooden Benches for Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) - New Wooden Benches for Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) We anticipate a minimum of 20 orders in 23/24, and a minimum of 10 orders every year thereafter. Please note that these figures are indicative only and the whole programme is dependent on demand - there is therefore no guarantee of work.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480443
  New Wooden Benches for Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) - New Wooden Benches for Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) We anticipate a minimum of 20 orders in 23/24, and a minimum of 10 orders every year thereafter. Please note that these figures are indicative only and the whole programme is dependent on demand - there is therefore no guarantee of work.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722650

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