Notice Information
Notice Title
Silk Road Steppe landscape Architect Procurement - RBGKEW1479
Notice Description
Wakehurst's identity as a botanic garden is rooted in the rigour of its horticulture, conservation, and scientific research. The proposed Silk Road Steppe Landscape builds on this foundation, reinforcing Wakehurst's global reputation as a leading site for ecologically inspired horticulture. The Silk Road conjures a sense of mystery, adventure, and cultural exchange. Spanning over 800 km of ancient trade routes between Europe and Asia, it traverses mountains, expansive steppes, bustling cities, and arid deserts. This region is among the most floristically rich and diverse on Earth, yet faces increasing threats from habitat loss, conflict, and industrial agriculture. The Silk Road also tells a compelling story of humanity's deep-rooted relationship with plants--our reliance on them for food, medicine, and materials. Many of today's edible, medicinal, and timber species trace their origins to the movement and cultivation of plants along these historic routes. It is this rich cultural and ecological tapestry that has inspired the concept for Wakehurst's new garden. Estimated value is PS1,700,000 including VAT. 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./4T9P3F5DU8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4T9P3F5DU8
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05de96
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072750-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
71420000 - Landscape architectural services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,700,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,700,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Nov 20253 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 5 Dec 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 22 Jan 2026 - 10 Nov 2027 1-2 years
- 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
- ROYAL KEW GARDENS
- Contact Name
- Phil lutcher
- Contact Email
- p.lutcher@kew.org
- Contact Phone
- 0000000000
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072750-2025
11th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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