Planning

Decarbonisation Project at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Jodrell and Melon Yard Decarbonisation Project)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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Planning

24 Feb 2023 at 13:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is planning the Decarbonisation Project at its Jodrell and Melon Yard buildings, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and increase renewable electricity generation. The opportunity involves appointing a Principal Contractor for the project, with an engagement end date on 3rd March 2023. The procurement stage is in the planning phase within the construction and environmental services industry category, with the buying organisation located at Kew Green, Richmond, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and environmental services to compete for the Decarbonisation Project at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. With a focus on sustainability and carbon reduction, businesses with expertise in renewable energy solutions and construction contracting are well-suited to engage and potentially secure this contract. The tender offers a chance to contribute to a high-impact environmental initiative while showcasing capabilities in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Decarbonisation Project at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Jodrell and Melon Yard Decarbonisation Project)

Notice Description

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is a world-famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens at Kew in west London and Wakehurst in Sussex, we enchant our visitors with the wonder of plant diversity. The RBG Kew mission is to be a globally recognised resource for plant and fungal knowledge, building an understanding of the world's plants and fungi upon which all our lives depend. RBG Kew's impact on the environment (including climate and biodiversity) sits at the heart of RBG Kew's work. Our commitment to tackling the environmental emergency is identified in our Manifesto for Change, Science Strategy, Sustainability Strategy, and Environmental Sustainability Policy, but also sits centrally to our day-to-day operational activities. At Kew Gardens, both the Jodrell and Melon Yard buildings are served by three gas-fired boilers located in a dedicated, below-ground plant room, located outside the footprint of the building. Within the Jodrell, the boilers supply hot water, the AHUs and radiators. In addition, the boilers also supply heating to the Melon Yard Glass Houses. At present the systems are not separated' Designs have been completed to replace dual-fire oil/gas burners with a bespoke air source/water source heat pump plant. Including, new HV (UKPN), LV switchgear, PV Array, AHU and associated plant to: 1 - Reduce carbon emissions by 633 Tonnes CO2 per year. 2 - Increase Kew's onsite generation of renewable electricity by 38,612 kWh per year. 3 - Reduce Kew's operational reliance on fossil fuels for heating our buildings. 4 - Increase electrical resilience due to upgraded substation capacity. 5 - Have minimal impact on users. RBGKEW is now looking to appoint a Principal Contractor to undertake all works associated with the Jodrell Decarbonisation Project. In order to deliver this requirement RBGKEW are also undertaking early market engagement to test the experience and capability of the market in delivering our requirements. For further information including an early version of the specification, and an early market engagement form along with some questions to your demonstrate capability and experience please contact Jamal Jimenez (j.jimenez@kew.org). Additional information: How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description for more information on how to apply for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61e9160-0dd5-46c9-9ded-620eb42343ca
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AB
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

Notice Documents

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