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title: "RBGKew/802 - New Arboretum Headquarters"
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# RBGKew/802 - New Arboretum Headquarters

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f01dd349-7fbb-4966-9c27-5822314d1d62

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "RBGKew/802 - New Arboretum Headquarters" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focused on the construction industry in London, United Kingdom. The tender involved the complete demolition of an outdated welfare building and the subsequent construction of a two-storey headquarters building for the Arboretum Nursery at Kew Gardens. The open procurement method was employed, and the contract was awarded on 14th December 2020, with the contract period commencing on 17th August 2021 and concluding on 21st May 2022. The tender submission period ended on 10th February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and building sector, particularly those specialising in sustainable design and eco-friendly materials. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in delivering modern welfare facilities and possess the capacity to manage large-scale projects would be well-suited to compete in upcoming tenders of a similar nature. The project emphasises the need for innovative solutions in enhancing operational facilities, providing a platform for growth in the competitive public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Design and construction of new headquarters building for staff working in the Arboretum Nursery at Kew Gardens. The works comprise a complete demolition of the existing welfare building and foundations which has reached the end of its useable life, and its replacement with a new building in the same location. The existing building is a single-storey timber structure with a flat, felt covered roof, which overhangs to form a walkway along both its longitudinal sides. The site abuts the roadway on the North and East elevations. The building lies directly adjacent to the storage shed, separated by an approximate distance of 1m on its South elevation. The new building will comprise a two-storey building providing welfare facilities, offices and meeting spaces. The new facility will provide fit for purpose modern facilities to support long-term business needs and successful operation of the Arboretum Nursery, which is a critical part of the Royal Botanic Gardens.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863b9faf-083c-4a27-8973-e35a7321b9a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2021 - 21 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,900,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | SURRREY |
| 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 | CITYAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863b9faf-083c-4a27-8973-e35a7321b9a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863b9faf-083c-4a27-8973-e35a7321b9a9
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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