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title: "Temperate House Precinct Project, Landscape contractor"
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# Temperate House Precinct Project, Landscape contractor

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c01f8e40-f276-44a2-918b-6c7e66b03d98

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is seeking a qualified landscaping contractor for the Temperate House Precinct Project, with a current tender period ending on 6th March 2017. The project is essential for ensuring the timely completion of landscaping in the historic Temperate House, located in Kew, England, and has a contract value of £300,000. This project requires adherence to high horticultural standards, and successful completion is crucial as the glasshouse is scheduled to open to the public in May 2018. The contract will commence on 3rd April 2017 and is set to run until 30th March 2018. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure they are registered on the relevant e-tendering portal to access tender documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for landscaping and horticultural businesses, especially those with experience in high-stakes projects involving multiple stakeholders. Companies specializing in landscaping work, particularly those familiar with CSCS carded environments, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to provide timely services and manage various components of the scheme effectively will be crucial for contractors aiming to secure this contract, as delays could impact overall project timelines and objectives.

## Notice

The Temperate House Precinct Project (THPP) requires the appointment of a landscaping contractor experienced at working on projects with a demanding timescale and engaging with multiple stakeholders. The Landscaper must have a strong understanding of the horticultural standards that the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG, Kew) strives to uphold and the necessity to complete their work on time, as any delay will have a knock on effect for planting. Experience in working in CSCS carded sites is a must, alongside demonstration of a strong ability in the co-ordination and managing of different elements of a scheme to deliver on time and to agreed standards. RBG, Kew and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLA) engaged Turner Townsend (TT) and ISG to undertake the renovation of the Temperate House being the world's largest existing Victorian glasshouse. ISG have experienced set-backs in their programme which has led to a reduction of time RBG, Kew's horticultural team will have to undertake the landscaping and planting within the glasshouse. Thus the decision has been taken to contract some of the work out to a landscaping company in order to ensure the glasshouse is opened to the public in May 2018. Responsibilities include: * De-compact existing sub base levels, removing extraneous material, level and grade * Install (liaising and coordinating with ISG and TT, using their site requirements) previously procured growing media, grade and landscape all beds to RBG, Kew's specifications * Move from storage previously identified rocks and install in beds as directed by RBG, Kew's horticulture staff * Assist RBG, Kew horticulturists to bring in and plant specimens over 100 litre pot size, to be completed concurrently with rock and soil installation. * Install water features, water feature treatment plant and irrigation rings with control equipment. Designs will be provided by RBG, Kew, the appointed contractor will need to provide a detailed methodology for how to achieve the desired results. * There is an option to turf or seed the grass apron round the outside of the building Additional information: This opportunity is linked to: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36486e1-db2e-4e96-b3c8-c555e9ec2f9e?p=@QxUlRRPT0=NjJNT08=UF To apply for this opportunity please follow the link in the advert to the Defra e-tendering portal. If not already registered you will need to do this first. Once registered and logged in you will need itt_2435 - RBGKEW/ 291 Temperate House Precinct Project, Landscape contractor to express an interest and access the tender documents. There is a help guide attached to this advert to assist in this process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ad81b0-5bc0-45ca-8331-3503a0f4bc03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,926 |
| 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 |
| Locality | KEW |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILES WATER ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112700 - Landscaping work

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2017 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ad81b0-5bc0-45ca-8331-3503a0f4bc03
- 21 Feb 2017 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c0b20f2-54dd-42f7-ac7e-c0a740fb27a5
- 20 Jan 2017 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c0b20f2-54dd-42f7-ac7e-c0a740fb27a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64ad81b0-5bc0-45ca-8331-3503a0f4bc03
  27th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c0b20f2-54dd-42f7-ac7e-c0a740fb27a5
  21st February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc64a674-0074-4571-b6ad-3cc10ac6da47
  Specification
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
  DEFRA Bravo

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36486e1-db2e-4e96-b3c8-c555e9ec2f9e?p=@QxUlRRPT0=NjJNT08=UF

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