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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the hard landscaping project at the Victorian Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, has reached the award stage. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, acting as the contracting authority, selected P1 Solutions Ltd as the contractor. The focus of this project, classified under the 'Education' sector, is on high-quality hard landscaping works as part of the BIOMES project, aiming at refurbishing the Victorian Palm House and its surrounding areas in Edinburgh (UKM). The works, governed by NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract conditions, are valued at £390,771.56. The contract was signed on 28th August 2025, and the project completion is expected by Summer 2025.

This opportunity presents growth prospects for businesses skilled in high-quality landscaping within heritage or educational settings. The use of a restricted procurement procedure indicates that interested businesses need to demonstrate significant experience and quality craftsmanship capabilities. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in engineering and construction works, and those familiar with NEC4 contracts, may find this type of procurement advantageous as it aligns with their operational capabilities and growth strategies. The project also serves as a showcase, potentially enhancing the contractor's profile through associated marketing campaigns aimed at increasing visitors and funding for future projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hard Landscaping - Victorian Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Notice Description

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake hard landscaping works who can demonstrate their ability to deliver high quality craftsmanship in and around soft landscape schemes. The works will be carried out under NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Victorian Palm House (VPH) at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh is currently undergoing significant refurbishment of the building envelope, due for completion in Summer 2025. The VPH building is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture and engineering, with it being listed as Category A. The Scope of Works in this project is to complete a high-quality fit out of the internal hard landscaping and furniture elements. The VPH will be the first building in the BIOMES project to restore the collection of North-East corner glasshouses and will welcome paying visitors to the site after a number of years with no access. The project will be a major showpiece to RBGE and subject to significant press and marketing campaigns to increase visitor numbers and funding for refurbishment projects to the wider gardens. The VPH occupies an internal footprint of 655m2 and features recently refurbished cast iron columns and a heating trench complete with new infrastructure to heat the glasshouse. The works will all be carried out at FFL of the building with exception to any vertical planting systems. There will also be a requirement for some external works in order to facilitate access to the site by the Public. The site therefore covers the Victorian Palm House, surrounding area externally to the southwest and some satellite areas of external hard surfacing. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake hard landscaping works who can demonstrate their ability to deliver high quality craftsmanship in and around soft landscape schemes. The works will be carried out under NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract conditions.

Renewal: RBGE reserve the right to extend the contract duration if required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538167
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45112700 - Landscaping work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£390,771 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P1 Solutions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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