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RBGKEW1519 - Turf Removal & Replacement Services

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "RBGKEW1519 - Turf Removal & Replacement Services" was carried out by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, a public authority in central government. This tender involved the procurement of landscape gardening services to replace turf across the Royal Botanic Kew Gardens site. The process, classified under a below-threshold, limited competition route, is at the award stage and was completed on 27th March 2026. The services will be provided by Greensport Trading Limited t/a Inscapes, and the contract runs from 7th April 2026 to 6th April 2028, with a possible one-year extension. The project will be executed in several regions throughout the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender opens avenues for landscape gardening service providers, especially SMEs, to expand their operations and enhance their portfolio by aligning with a prestigious institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Companies specialising in turf management and environmental services stand to gain substantial growth opportunities by acquiring high-profile clients and showcasing their expertise in maintaining esteemed public spaces. The limited competition procurement method implies a focus on specialised vendors capable of delivering quality and precision, thus favouring established firms with a strong track record in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1519 - Turf Removal & Replacement Services

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is to establish the provision of turf stripping and replacement services across the Royal Botanic Kew Gardens site. Route to Market : Below threshold closed list tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028678-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening 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
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GREENSPORT TRADING LIMITED T/A INSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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