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title: "Decarbonisation Project at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Jodrell and Melon Yard Decarbonisation Project)"
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# Decarbonisation Project at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Jodrell and Melon Yard Decarbonisation Project)

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cab7483-19b0-419b-a8cf-918f1ad7927e

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is planning the Decarbonisation Project at its Jodrell and Melon Yard buildings, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and increase renewable electricity generation. The opportunity involves appointing a Principal Contractor for the project, with an engagement end date on 3rd March 2023. The procurement stage is in the planning phase within the construction and environmental services industry category, with the buying organisation located at Kew Green, Richmond, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and environmental services to compete for the Decarbonisation Project at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. With a focus on sustainability and carbon reduction, businesses with expertise in renewable energy solutions and construction contracting are well-suited to engage and potentially secure this contract. The tender offers a chance to contribute to a high-impact environmental initiative while showcasing capabilities in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is a world-famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens at Kew in west London and Wakehurst in Sussex, we enchant our visitors with the wonder of plant diversity. The RBG Kew mission is to be a globally recognised resource for plant and fungal knowledge, building an understanding of the world's plants and fungi upon which all our lives depend. RBG Kew's impact on the environment (including climate and biodiversity) sits at the heart of RBG Kew's work. Our commitment to tackling the environmental emergency is identified in our Manifesto for Change, Science Strategy, Sustainability Strategy, and Environmental Sustainability Policy, but also sits centrally to our day-to-day operational activities. At Kew Gardens, both the Jodrell and Melon Yard buildings are served by three gas-fired boilers located in a dedicated, below-ground plant room, located outside the footprint of the building. Within the Jodrell, the boilers supply hot water, the AHUs and radiators. In addition, the boilers also supply heating to the Melon Yard Glass Houses. At present the systems are not separated' Designs have been completed to replace dual-fire oil/gas burners with a bespoke air source/water source heat pump plant. Including, new HV (UKPN), LV switchgear, PV Array, AHU and associated plant to: 1 - Reduce carbon emissions by 633 Tonnes CO2 per year. 2 - Increase Kew's onsite generation of renewable electricity by 38,612 kWh per year. 3 - Reduce Kew's operational reliance on fossil fuels for heating our buildings. 4 - Increase electrical resilience due to upgraded substation capacity. 5 - Have minimal impact on users. RBGKEW is now looking to appoint a Principal Contractor to undertake all works associated with the Jodrell Decarbonisation Project. In order to deliver this requirement RBGKEW are also undertaking early market engagement to test the experience and capability of the market in delivering our requirements. For further information including an early version of the specification, and an early market engagement form along with some questions to your demonstrate capability and experience please contact Jamal Jimenez (j.jimenez@kew.org). Additional information: How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description for more information on how to apply for this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61e9160-0dd5-46c9-9ded-620eb42343ca |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| 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
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2023 at 13:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61e9160-0dd5-46c9-9ded-620eb42343ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61e9160-0dd5-46c9-9ded-620eb42343ca
  24th February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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