--- title: "GB-Richmond TW9 3AE: Ruined Arch Conservation At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab087d6d-62f2-4e3d-81eb-88484f7cdd9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab087d6d-62f2-4e3d-81eb-88484f7cdd9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab087d6d-62f2-4e3d-81eb-88484f7cdd9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab087d6d-62f2-4e3d-81eb-88484f7cdd9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW" published: "2023-08-04" --- # GB-Richmond TW9 3AE: Ruined Arch Conservation At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab087d6d-62f2-4e3d-81eb-88484f7cdd9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab087d6d-62f2-4e3d-81eb-88484f7cdd9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab087d6d-62f2-4e3d-81eb-88484f7cdd9f.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, UK, is inviting tenders for the conservation and repair of the Grade II* listed Ruined Arch. The procurement stage is currently active under an open procedure with a contract value of GBP 500,000. The deadline for tender submissions is September 8, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from October 2, 2023, to March 14, 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs specialised in works related to site preparation. Businesses interested in architectural conservation, structural repairs, and surface finishing would find this project well-suited to their expertise. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, aims to restore the Ruined Arch to its original design intentions, providing potential contractors with a significant project to showcase their skills and contribute to the conservation of historic structures. ## Notice This project seeks to conserve and repair the Grade II* listed Ruined Arch returning it to a sound state of repair closer to the original design intentions of Sir William Chambers. Constructed in 1760, the Ruined Arch was designed by Sir William Chambers primarily as deliberately dilapidated folly within the landscape. However, when originally constructed it did function as a carriageway over what is now Kew Road. Constructed of brick, Bath stone and render/stucco the structure is now in a more ruinous state than originally intended. The stonework and render are decayed and have been poorly patched with cementitious mortar, large areas of brickwork require repointing and rebuilding and there is concern regarding the stability of the retaining walls/embankments and high-level masonry, which has become dislodged by extensive vegetation growth. The works are restricted to the Ruined Arch and will not affect any other areas of the site. It is hoped that the route through the arch can remain open for most of the programme, however there will be periods when access will have to be restricted. The outline scope of works comprises. Conserve and repair all brickwork. Conserver and repair all stonework, including carved details. Conserve, repair and reinstate render and stucco work as necessary Remove all vegetation and consider appropriate replanting to improve long term maintenance Complete structural repairs to the arch, retaining walls and earth embankments. Improve the surface finishing around and through the arch. Inspect, catalogue, clean and repair architectural fragments that adorn the structure Improve surface water management and drainage. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4724e113-b8b7-46bc-8d1e-8e734da1ce42 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 14 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW | | Locality | RICHMOND | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45100000 - Site preparation work ## Release History - 4 Aug 2023 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4724e113-b8b7-46bc-8d1e-8e734da1ce42 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4724e113-b8b7-46bc-8d1e-8e734da1ce42 4th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Richmond-TW9-3AE:-Ruined-Arch-Conservation-At-Royal-Botanic-Gardens,-Kew/3TC88XC63M Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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