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title: "RBGKew/813 Family Restaurant"
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# RBGKew/813 Family Restaurant

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38edcc6f-44f7-4c45-9272-cb7f4537efdf

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (RBG Kew) is undertaking a public procurement process for the development of a family restaurant as part of its foodservice development strategy. The contract, valued at £5 million, is classified under building construction work and associated catering services, with the project situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 17 August 2021 and conclude on 24 September 2022. This tender process concluded on 27 March 2020, with the award of the main contract recently made to Cityaxis Ltd on 25 February 2021.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for construction firms specialising in restaurant and retail facility development, as well as catering service providers looking to engage with public sector projects. The successful completion of this project will not only enhance the visitor experience at RBG Kew but also provide a platform for firms to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering quality family-oriented services in a high-profile environment. Businesses aiming to expand in the hospitality and construction sectors should consider this as an avenue for collaboration or partnership in future projects.

## Notice

Following the successful development and opening of The Children's Garden, and as part of the detailed future foodservice development strategy, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (RBG Kew) is building a restaurant and retail facility specifically aimed at families with young children. This shall be situated on the footprint of an existing glasshouse that houses the indoor play facility known as 'Climbers & Creepers'. RBG Kew is seeking a main contractor to deliver this project under through an NEC3 ECC Option A design and build contract. The new facility will accommodate the increased visitor numbers while providing a wider range of dining options and overall experience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/447a21c9-70bd-4856-9ca6-006817f2104d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2021 - 24 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,650,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | SURRREY |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITYAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 16:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/447a21c9-70bd-4856-9ca6-006817f2104d
- 25 Feb 2021 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/447a21c9-70bd-4856-9ca6-006817f2104d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/447a21c9-70bd-4856-9ca6-006817f2104d
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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