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title: "RBGKEW1174 Decarbonisation Project - Jodrell Laboratories and Melon Yard"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03bcef"
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# RBGKEW1174 Decarbonisation Project - Jodrell Laboratories and Melon Yard

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bcef

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens is seeking to decarbonise the Jodrell laboratories and adjacent glasshouses through the RBGKEW1174 Decarbonisation Project. The procurement process, currently active, falls under the Construction work category. The project includes various tasks such as installing and commissioning heating systems, constructing new plant rooms, and installing solar photovoltaic arrays. The procurement method is an Open procedure, and the contract was signed on 12th May 2023, with a contract value of £4,933,168.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the Construction sector to bid for the RBGKEW1174 Decarbonisation Project. Companies specialising in environmental services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a specific focus on decarbonisation and construction, businesses with expertise in renewable energy, HVAC systems, and construction project management would have a competitive advantage. The deadline for bid submissions is on 12th May 2023, providing interested parties with an opportunity to engage with the Royal Botanic Gardens in Richmond, UK.

## Notice

RBG Kew are undertaking a project to decarbonise the Jodrell laboratories and adjacent glasshouses. You are hereby invited by RBG Kew to submit a tender to meet the Customer's requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within the tender pack. Additional Information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Richmond:-Construction-work./85C3B88GS2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/85C3B88GS2 Suppliers will be required to register with Delta, if not already registered. All tender documents can only be accessed via Delta. If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Project Description and Programme Details Kew Gardens are undertaking a project to decarbonise the Jodrell laboratories and adjacent glasshouses. The scope of work is the following: 1 Install and commission a temporary heating system to supply the Jodrell and Mellon Yard for the duration of the project. 2 Strip-out the existing basement level boiler room (including removal of asbestos), remove all pipework and plant, remove oil tanks and superstructure to facilitate citing the main air source heat pump. 3 Construct a new plant room at ground level to house heating system and associated plant and materials. 4 Install connect and commission a new electrically powered heating system air source heat pumps and direct electric boilers. 5 Replacement of the existing air handling unit that supplies the Lecture Theatre. To include cleaning and repairing ductwork and repair/ replacement of all controls as necessary. 6 Installation of new Solar Photo Voltaic array at roof level, on the Wolfson Wing and Jodrell roofs to generate electricity on an annual basis and offset the increased demand from the new heating system. 7 Allow for liaising with UKPN and negotiating installation of an upgraded 1.2kVA supply including new transformer main cable and intake position to meet the needs of the project. 8 In anticipation of the new electrical supply, implement the construction of new LV switch room including all connections (including trenching), new LV panel, replacement of Gent, migration and switchover to the new supply. 9 Install and commission new uprated stand-by generator to cover the increased electrical load of the buildings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023058-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,933,168 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALTERNATIVE HEAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023058-2023
- 5 Apr 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010011-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=800806589
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/85C3B88GS2
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Richmond:-Construction-work./85C3B88GS2
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/85C3B88GS2

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