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RBGKEW1448 - Art Installation & Transportation Framework

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 14:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Sep 2025 at 16:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 16:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, acting as the buying organisation, completed the procurement process for the Art Installation & Transportation Framework titled "RBGKEW1448." This contract focuses on artistic services within the cultural and construction industry and comprises both installation and transportation of artworks at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. The procurement method was an open procedure, leading to the formation of a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting on 9th February 2026 and ending on 8th February 2028, with an optional extension of two years. Kew Gardens, located in Richmond, UK, ensures coverage across various regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art installation, transportation, and related fabrication services. Companies with expertise in working within listed and heritage environments, and those capable of handling complex installations at height, are ideal candidates for this framework. SMEs, such as Mtec Warehousing Limited, Momart Limited, and Constantine Limited, have already been awarded positions on this framework, emphasising the opportunity for similar businesses to engage with prestigious institutions like Kew Gardens. The framework provides a platform for growth through potential direct awards and further competition between suppliers, catering to diverse and adaptive business models within the art and transportation sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1448 - Art Installation & Transportation Framework

Notice Description

To develop a list (Framework Agreement) of approved Art installation and transportation companies (up to three) that work with Kew Gardens and Wakehurst to install Art exhibitions and programmes. 1. To provide installation services for large scale artworks at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst including but not limited to the Temperate House and the Shirley Sherwood Gallery. 2. Transportation (international or UK based) of artworks may be required. 3. Fabrication of frames, plinths or other enabling works may be required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 extension option of up to 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019522-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45255400 - Fabrication work

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
KEW GREEN
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Postcode Area
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
TLI3 Inner London - West, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Mtec Warehousing Limited

Momart Ltd

Constantine Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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