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RBGKEW1435 Carbon Garden

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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05 Jun 2025 at 15:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "RBGKEW1435 Carbon Garden" was overseen by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, a central government public authority. The project, completed as of the latest update, involved the design and fabrication of bespoke curved benches made from high-quality oak to be used in the Royal Botanical Garden. This limited competition procurement method resulted in a works contract with GAZE BURVILL LTD as the supplier. The contract was active from 30th April 2025 to 31st July 2025, with a total gross value of £77,895. The main procurement category included benches and garden furniture, with a legal basis mandated by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fabrication and garden furniture industries, particularly those capable of producing high-quality, durable products suitable for prestigious clients like the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Companies with expertise in woodworking and bespoke design, especially those using sustainable materials, will find it advantageous to pursue similar contracts. The limited competition nature of the procurement suggests that businesses who can meet specific, niche requirements efficiently might have a competitive edge in future similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1435 Carbon Garden

Notice Description

The Carbon Garden design includes bespoke curved benches around the central 'mushroom' pavilion. These back-to-back bespoke curved benches are to be fabricated using a kiln dried oak frame and oak steam bent slats, to be of a high-quality, durable and maintainable for a Royal Botanical Garden

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030375-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

39113600 - Benches

39142000 - Garden furniture

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,912 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAZE BURVILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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