Tender

RBGKEW1479 - landscape Architect Procurement - Silk Road Steppe

ROYAL KEW GARDENS

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:05

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a public authority under central government, has initiated a tender for the procurement of a landscape architect for their Silk Road Steppe project. This procurement falls under the architectural services industry and is located in Richmond, United Kingdom. The process is in the Tender stage with key dates being the deadline for inquiries on 17th November 2025, the tender submission deadline on 5th December 2025, and the anticipated award date by 22nd January 2026. The procurement method is open, allowing for a transparent and competitive selection process, with the project's contract value estimated to be £1,500,000 net (£1,700,000 gross).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in architectural and landscape design, particularly those with expertise in historical or ecologically sensitive projects. Firms that excel in collaborative project management and have experience working alongside horticultural and historical preservation teams would find this opportunity aligned with their skills. Additionally, the project encourages participation from SMEs, emphasizing social value and commercial viability in the evaluation criteria, providing an excellent growth potential for innovative and competitively-priced firms aiming to make a name in high-profile public projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1479 - landscape Architect Procurement - Silk Road Steppe

Notice Description

With the concept design now complete, Kew is seeking to appoint a Landscape Architect to assess its feasibility and guide the project through detailed design and implementation. The selected architect will work closely with the Wakehurst Horticultural Team and Kim Wilkie to realise the vision, ensuring fidelity to the concept while safeguarding the historic and ecological integrity of the site For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Richmond:-Buildings-of-particular-historical-or-architectural-interest./2XG732WMK9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2XG732WMK9

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069323-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

92311000 - Works of art

98900000 - Services provided by extra-territorial organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 14 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL KEW GARDENS
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Phil lutcher
Contact Email
p.lutcher@kew.org
Contact Phone
02083325655

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AQ
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
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

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