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RBGKEW1449 - Tropical Nursery Fabric Improvements

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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05 Aug 2025 at 14:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RBGKEW1449 - Tropical Nursery Fabric Improvements". This project is categorised under the industry for works in horticultural and nursery products, fabrication, and heating-plant repair and maintenance. The contracting authority is classified as a public authority within the central government. The procurement stage reached the award phase, with Cambridge Glasshouse Company Limited being awarded the contract. The procurement process initiated through a tender route named "Below threshold - unknown", and the project's key dates include the award date on 21st July 2025, with the contract running from 1st August 2025 to 30th November 2025. The services are to be delivered across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and more.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the fabrication and maintenance of horticultural structures and systems, particularly those specialising in energy-efficient solutions. Enterprises that can deliver on maintenance and repair of glasshouses, heating systems, and thermal installations, like SMEs with expertise in ecological and energy reduction enhancements, would be well-suited to compete in similar future projects. The awarded contract, worth approximately £516,809.20, reflects a substantial investment into sustainable and energy-efficient improvements at a prestigious institution, offering the potential for specialised contractors to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1449 - Tropical Nursery Fabric Improvements

Notice Description

The team considered what improvements to the Lower Nursery Glasshouse could be carried out to reduce the energy load without significantly disrupting operations. Proposed works include repairs to glass partitions and doors, infilling openings and overhauling the thermal blinds in each zone. It would be too disruptive to replace the existing heating pipes under the planting benches so these will be retained. On this basis, RBG Kew have also initiated a project to decarbonise the heating system serving the Lower Nursery and adjacent staff facilities and reduce their energy demand.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046229-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

45255400 - Fabrication work

45259300 - Heating-plant repair and maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£516,809 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 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

CAMBRIDGE GLASSHOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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