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Tate Galleries - Principal Contractor - Tate Britain Garden

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tate is engaging in a significant project aimed at transforming its exterior into the Clore Garden, collaborating with esteemed designer Tom Stuart-Smith and the Royal Horticultural Society. This initiative, mainly financed by the Clore Duffield Foundation, seeks to create an inspiring natural environment at the Tate Britain site in London. The procurement process, managed by Ward Williams Associates LLP, is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 27 August 2025 and a tender period closing on 12 September 2025. The project is categorised under the construction work industry, and it aims to enhance the architecture through sustainable practices and increased biodiversity, benefiting residents, students, and visitors alike. The procurement is executed via an open procedure, with a gross value estimated at £4.8 million under a JCT Standard Building Contract.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in construction, landscaping, and sustainability projects. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are experienced in similar large-scale projects, meeting specific economic and technical selection criteria. Companies with robust public liability, employers' liability, and professional indemnity insurance are required, ensuring comprehensive coverage for the project duration. The initiative not only enhances the visual appeal of Tate Britain but also provides extensive exposure and engagement opportunities for winning contractors, particularly those interested in promoting inclusivity and environmental improvements through their work.

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Notice Title

Tate Galleries - Principal Contractor - Tate Britain Garden

Notice Description

Tate Britain is creating a bold new garden for London in collaboration with celebrated garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith and the Royal Horticultural Society. Generously funded by the Clore Duffield Foundation, the Clore Garden will transform Tate Britain's exterior and offer beautiful natural spaces for residents, students and visitors to enjoy. The Clore Garden will: * transform Tate Britain's landscape, enhancing existing architecture and restoring sightlines * amplify biodiversity through diverse planting, and improve sustainability * create space to enjoy art outside the gallery, with works shared from Tate's collection * feature a new cafe terrace with room for outdoor programmes, talks and learning events * include a new classroom for school groups and adult learners to connect art with nature (separate contract). Complementing Tate Britain's classical architecture, the garden's organic design will invite discovery year-round. From magnolias and blossom in spring, to seed heads and evergreens in autumn and winter, there will be eye-catching plants to delight in across the seasons. The garden will be fully accessible with quiet spaces, seating and interactive water features. The project includes the removal of and creative refabrication of existing landscaping to create new fluid pathways through the garden. The project includes a separate new purpose-built garden classroom which is subject to an interdependent but separate procurement exercise. The garden includes key features aimed at celebrating the beauty of nature, creating a space of amenity where artwork can be explored in a different context whilst simultaneously allowing areas of public enjoyment and education to take place concurrently. The garden project includes works to elevate and improve existing listed features such as gates and railings, works to improve legibility and access and, additionally, key areas of interaction through a bespoke water feature and pond. New services will be provided including a proposed irrigation borehole, a new irrigation system, pathway lighting and event power. Works subject to a Section 278 Order, include the revised front layby, kerb lines and associated drainage and utilities. The contract will be let as a traditional contract under a JCT Standard Building Contract, with tenderers acting as the Principal Contractor. The tenderers will act as Principal Contactor as defined in the Construction Design Management Regulations 2015 which will include the role to oversee a directly appointed contractor the Garden Classroom.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0580f4
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045889-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tate
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4RG
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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