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RBGKEW1506 Event Tent Hire Framework

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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03 Mar 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed a procurement process, establishing the "RBGKEW1506 Event Tent Hire Framework". This tender aims to set up a framework with up to three suppliers for providing tents and associated services for events at locations such as Kew and Wakehurst in the United Kingdom. The framework agreement includes the supply, installation, maintenance, and de-installation of stretch tents and related accessories. The awarding stage of the tender was concluded with the aid of a limited procurement method, indicating a below threshold - limited competition approach. Contracts signed were effective from 5 February 2026 to 4 February 2028, with a potential one-year extension, marking important dates for the involved parties to consider.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services, particularly those specialising in tent hire and associated installations. The awarded companies, such as TentStyle Ltd and The Stretch Tent Company Ltd, exemplify SMEs thriving in this sector, suggesting that similar enterprises could benefit from tapping into such frameworks. The broad geographical coverage across multiple UK regions accentuates the potential business growth by servicing various event venues managed by public authorities, such as the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, centralising growth opportunities for companies in the event services industry.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1506 Event Tent Hire Framework

Notice Description

Set up a framework of up to 3 suppliers to provide tents and associated services for hire for various events across Kew and Wakehurst.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066173
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019182-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

TENTSTYLE

THE STRETCH TENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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