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title: "RBGKEW1297 - Learning Centre"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1297 - Learning Centre

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70872ccf-be13-452d-a3ab-4de0af727449

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, based in London, has completed a public procurement process for the construction works titled "RBGKEW1297 - Learning Centre", within the industry category of construction work (CPV code: 45000000). This project aims to develop new facilities adhering to the 2021-2030 Manifesto for Change, emphasising energy efficiency and carbon minimisation. The contract was awarded to Jerram Falkus Construction Ltd, a large-scale supplier, under an open procedure. Important dates include the tender end date on 8th November 2024, and the project contract period running from 10th January 2025 to 9th July 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in construction, especially those skilled in sustainable building practices, reflecting the growing demand for eco-friendly infrastructure. The project is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio, highlighting their capability to deliver projects adhering to modern sustainability standards. Businesses involved in educational facility development and green construction will find this type of tender particularly suited to helping them expand their market presence and expertise.

## Notice

Thank you for your recent expression of interest in the forthcoming tender exercise for the provision of new construction works at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The Learning Centre will take account of the most recent developments in learning to ensure it is an inspirational space for users of all ages and appeals to a broader range of audience than the current space The fundamental client brief for the Learning Centre is to offer new teaching spaces and facilities for learning but this is qualified by the requirement for any new building delivered within the current Kew masterplan to comply with the 2021- 2030 Manifesto for Change. This requires the building to achieve the highest possible level of energy efficiency from the building fabric and its services installation and for the embodied carbon employed in the structure of the building to be minimised and ideally repaid by the renewable energy created by the building within its service lifespan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa9b9dc-65dc-4162-ab5f-f0eb850bcef1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,490,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JERRAM FALKUS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa9b9dc-65dc-4162-ab5f-f0eb850bcef1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa9b9dc-65dc-4162-ab5f-f0eb850bcef1
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=943122819
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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