--- title: "General Construction Multi Trade - GCMT - Capital projects (20% VAT)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-331d5fac-8f5f-4ea3-b2fc-8f1f7a0f98af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-331d5fac-8f5f-4ea3-b2fc-8f1f7a0f98af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-331d5fac-8f5f-4ea3-b2fc-8f1f7a0f98af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-331d5fac-8f5f-4ea3-b2fc-8f1f7a0f98af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KEW" published: "2023-08-04" --- # General Construction Multi Trade - GCMT - Capital projects (20% VAT) Buyer: ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KEW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-331d5fac-8f5f-4ea3-b2fc-8f1f7a0f98af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-331d5fac-8f5f-4ea3-b2fc-8f1f7a0f98af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-331d5fac-8f5f-4ea3-b2fc-8f1f7a0f98af.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, based in London, United Kingdom, is initiating a tender titled "General Construction Multi Trade - GCMT - Capital projects (20% VAT)" under the industry category of Construction work. This procurement process is currently in the selective stage with a tender period ending on August 25, 2023, and a contract period starting on September 15, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The total value of this procurement is £550,000, with a minimum value of £500,000. This lucrative opportunity, issued by Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry. Businesses adept at handling capital projects and multi-trade construction work are encouraged to participate. The procurement method detailed for this tender is a Restricted procedure (above threshold), providing a chance for interested parties to contribute innovative solutions to address the irrigation system's persistent issues, ensuring a reliable and compliant fire-fighting system for Kew's central irrigation loop. ## Notice This project seeks to replace the pumps and controls that feed Kew's central irrigation loop, with a properly designed, reliable system that provides long term solution to Kew's irrigation needs. The designers will also look at how the fire hydrants from irrigation system can be compliant fire-fighting equipment. The project will take six months to deliver and is estimated to cost PS560,000. The project scope excludes any upgrades to electrical incomers, additional landscaping and many pre-existing maintenance issues not related to the pump replacement. Kew's central irrigation system was installed in 2005. It consists of a 280k litre storage tank supplied by Thames Water. The tank feeds a set of six pumps, which push water out into the irrigation loop supplies the whole garden. The pumps also feed the fire hydrant loop, which supplies all firefighting hydrants within the Kew grounds. Ensure all elements of the design consider Kew's long term irrigation strategy and incorporate sustainable measures wherever possible. Since installation, the system has suffered numerous pump failures and in 2019 the whole system was replaced under a design and build contract with Irritech Limited. However, this was unsuccessfully at solving the issue of persistent pump failure and now only two of the 2019 pumps are still in working order. The defective system puts the health of the plant collection at risk and is a major cause of concern for Kew. Further, initial calculations suggest the current system does not provide enough pressure to supply both the irrigation and hydrant system together, adding risk to Kew's emergency response plans. A temporary system, comprising submersible pumps is currently being installed and providing adequate cover, and a long term back up system. However, this does not represent a sustainable solution and urgent action is required to design and install a system for the long term. Key stakeholders will be involved in developing the design. Design engagement has included Operational Estates and Horticulture. This opportunity has been distributed on adamprocure.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb84df5d-4a7d-4b43-9b2b-f5c0272e2317 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, KEW | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW9 3AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kew | | Westminster constituency | Richmond Park | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 4 Aug 2023 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb84df5d-4a7d-4b43-9b2b-f5c0272e2317 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb84df5d-4a7d-4b43-9b2b-f5c0272e2317 4th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.adamprocure.co.uk ## Notice URLs - https://londonconstructionprogramme.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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