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title: "RBGKEW/629-'Plants Up Close' Fabrication and Design"
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# RBGKEW/629-'Plants Up Close' Fabrication and Design

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c24d67a-385b-472c-a2b2-126b53c772b1

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is seeking a qualified contractor for the 'Plants Up Close' Fabrication and Design tender. This project falls under the construction work category and is set to take place in various outdoor locations within Kew, Richmond, London. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the bidding period having ended on 25th March 2019. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2019 and will continue until 30th April 2019. The awarded contract value is £37,750, and it will be managed through an open procurement method, indicating an opportunity for all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the construction and exhibition design sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project is tailored to those with specific capabilities in designing and fabricating exhibition installations. The nature of this contract, focusing on the design and construction of terrarium-like structures, creates a unique niche for creative contractors who possess relevant experience in public installations and artistic exhibitions, thus fostering potential growth in the sector.

## Notice

We require a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the planning, design, fabrication, transportation, installation and de-installation of the Plants up Close Exhibition. Plants up Close will run from Saturday 2nd May 2020 to Sunday 6th September 2020. It will take place outdoors and in various locations of RBG Kew. The exhibition will consist of twenty-four (24) different sized terrarium-like structures (approximately 1.5m x 1m x 1m) raised above the ground. The terrariums themselves will be made of Perspex on all sides and designed for visitors to put their heads through large holes cut on the underside, thus experiencing plants from a very close range. Prospective bidders can access the Tender documents at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=41893 The closing date for this Tender is midday on the 25th March 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62595155-93c7-4353-b832-1468782867a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,750 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62595155-93c7-4353-b832-1468782867a9
- 4 Mar 2019 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257ee9ba-a785-41b6-8a23-7ccf7bb88b85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62595155-93c7-4353-b832-1468782867a9
  3rd June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/257ee9ba-a785-41b6-8a23-7ccf7bb88b85
  4th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=41893

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