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RBGKEW1448 - Art Installation & Transportation Framework

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 15:06

Tender

18 Jun 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "RBGKEW1448 - Art Installation & Transportation Framework," was initiated by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, a central government public authority based in the United Kingdom. The tender sought to establish a framework agreement with up to three approved art installation and transportation companies for Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. The process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of 11th September 2025. The framework will cover services in multiple regions across the UK and extend from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2027, with a potential renewal option extending the period by up to two years. Additionally, the award, valued at £2,304,000 gross, will involve services like art transportation, fabrication, and installation, catering to various art and cultural projects.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for art installation and transportation companies, especially those classified as SMEs. Businesses with expertise in transporting and setting up large-scale artworks, developing frameworks and hanging systems, and those capable of operating in heritage and ecologically sensitive environments are well-suited to compete. The tender facilitates the development of partnerships with prestigious institutions like Kew Gardens, providing a platform for showcasing capabilities in managing complex, high-value projects. The open procedure also ensures a wide range of businesses can participate, further enhancing competitive opportunities within this high-profile sector.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055924-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Additional Buyers

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

Contact Name
Sarah Jandu
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
02083325000

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
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
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

CONSTANTINE

MOMART

MTEC WAREHOUSING

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