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title: "RBGKEW1031 - 3D Design Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031cdb"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
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# RBGKEW1031 - 3D Design Framework

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031cdb

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RBGKEW1031 - 3D Design Framework". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on design consultancy services. The process aimed to secure 3D Design Services for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Kew Gardens and Wakehurst). The project involved creating a multi-year, non-exclusive Framework Agreement with approved Suppliers to provide design and technical drawing services for sign furniture, display or exhibition furniture, and advice on materials and production processes. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the framework agreement was intended to last 4 years.

This tender for 3D design services at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the design consultancy services industry. Small and medium-sized businesses with expertise in 3D design, technical drawing, and material consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process has already awarded contracts to three active suppliers, indicating a competitive landscape within this framework agreement. Businesses interested in sustainable design projects and experienced in providing quality services alongside cost-effective solutions would find this tender conducive to expanding their clientele and contributing to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew's design initiatives.

## Notice

The goal of this procurement project is secure 3D Design Services for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Kew Gardens and Wakehurst). RBG, Kew requires 3D Design services from time to time. These services include the following types of projects: * Design and technical drawing for sign furniture * Design and technical drawing for display or exhibition furniture * Advice on the relative costs, sustainability and longevity of proposed materials and production processes Kew intends to put in place a multi-year, non-exclusive, ranked Framework Agreement of approved Suppliers. The period of the initial Framework Agreement is intended to be 4 years. This Framework is designed to ensure that Kew can run efficient, effective and compliant procedures to appoint Suppliers for individual pieces of work during the Framework period. It is envisaged that we will appoint between 3 and 5 suppliers to the framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The goal of this procurement project is secure 3D Design Services for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Kew Gardens and Wakehurst). RBG, Kew requires 3D Design services from time to time. These services include the following types of projects: * Design and technical drawing for sign furniture * Design and technical drawing for display or exhibition furniture * Advice on the relative costs, sustainability and longevity of proposed materials and production processes Kew intends to put in place a multi-year, non-exclusive, ranked Framework Agreement of approved Suppliers. The period of the initial Framework Agreement is intended to be 4 years. This Framework is designed to ensure that Kew can run efficient, effective and compliant procedures to appoint Suppliers for individual pieces of work during the Framework period. It is envisaged that we will appoint between 3 and 5 suppliers to the framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028764-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Additional buyers | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AFSB ASSOCIATES; METAPHOR COMMUNICATIONS; PLACEMARQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2022 at 21:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028764-2022
- 2 Mar 2022 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005698-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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