Tender

The Children's Garden - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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11 Jan 2017 at 15:22

Tender Notice
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19 Dec 2016 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is currently inviting tenders for the installation works of The Children's Garden, a project designed to enhance interaction with horticulture and nature. The tender, titled "The Children's Garden - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew," has a deadline for submissions set for 31 January 2017, with a contract period commencing on 1 May 2017 and concluding on 30 March 2018. This opportunity falls under the construction work category and specifically encompasses landscape gardening services, with a project value estimated at £2,700,000. The site is located in Kew, England, and requires contractors to adhere to stringent health and safety protocols due to the sensitive nature of the environment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and landscaping firms, particularly those with experience in public realm projects and outdoor play facilities. Businesses that focus on bespoke play structures, landscaping, and those capable of navigating the unique challenges of working in a UNESCO World Heritage Site would be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on quality design and delivery offers a chance for suppliers that prioritise innovation and craftsmanship to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Children's Garden - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, South-West London. The site at Kew Gardens covers over 120 hectares and includes over 40 listed buildings, has over 1 million visitors a year and one of the most diverse collections of cultivated plants in the World. The Children's Garden (TCG) has been designed in-house to RIBA stage 3 Developed Design and shall cover approximately 12,000sqm, set around and amongst many existing mature specimen trees. Designed to encourage interaction with horticulture and nature through play, the garden aims to be attractive for a wide age range of children. This Tender (ITT) is for the installation works of TCG under an NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract with Option A and design responsibility with the contractor. The work shall include for the supply and build of several elements of: bespoke play structures and features, (developed to RIBA stage 3 in conjunction with specialist suppliers); pathways; water based play area, wooden amphitheatre, earth mounds, pathways, fencing, furniture. Plant supply and planting shall be undertaken by the client. The site is set within the public realm of the Botanic Gardens, with limited vehicular access, so delivery of this project shall require exceptional attention to the provision and adherence to detailed risk assessments and method statements to mitigate all health & safety risks to site operatives, the visitors to RBG Kew and RBG Kew staff. The quality of design, delivery and finishes of TCG shall be expected to match the historic and sensitive setting in which it sits. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity please follow the link in the advert to the Defra e-tendering portal. If not already registered you will need to do this first. Once registered and logged in you will need the following title: itt_2358 - RBGKEW/255 The Children's Garden - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew The full tender pack is available on the Defra e-tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d25f77cf-32d6-4455-9441-d389507862e2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEW
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

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