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RBGKEW1297 - Learning Centre

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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22 Apr 2025 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, based in London, has completed a public procurement process for the construction works titled "RBGKEW1297 - Learning Centre", within the industry category of construction work (CPV code: 45000000). This project aims to develop new facilities adhering to the 2021-2030 Manifesto for Change, emphasising energy efficiency and carbon minimisation. The contract was awarded to Jerram Falkus Construction Ltd, a large-scale supplier, under an open procedure. Important dates include the tender end date on 8th November 2024, and the project contract period running from 10th January 2025 to 9th July 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in construction, especially those skilled in sustainable building practices, reflecting the growing demand for eco-friendly infrastructure. The project is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, highlighting their capability to deliver projects adhering to modern sustainability standards. Businesses involved in educational facility development and green construction will find this type of tender particularly suited to helping them expand their market presence and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1297 - Learning Centre

Notice Description

Thank you for your recent expression of interest in the forthcoming tender exercise for the provision of new construction works at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The Learning Centre will take account of the most recent developments in learning to ensure it is an inspirational space for users of all ages and appeals to a broader range of audience than the current space The fundamental client brief for the Learning Centre is to offer new teaching spaces and facilities for learning but this is qualified by the requirement for any new building delivered within the current Kew masterplan to comply with the 2021- 2030 Manifesto for Change. This requires the building to achieve the highest possible level of energy efficiency from the building fabric and its services installation and for the embodied carbon employed in the structure of the building to be minimised and ideally repaid by the renewable energy created by the building within its service lifespan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70872ccf-be13-452d-a3ab-4de0af727449
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa9b9dc-65dc-4162-ab5f-f0eb850bcef1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,490,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,490,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LONDON
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JERRAM FALKUS CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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