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title: "RBGKEW1448 - Art Installation & Transportation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f52"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# RBGKEW1448 - Art Installation & Transportation Framework

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f52

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, acting as the buying organisation, completed the procurement process for the Art Installation & Transportation Framework titled "RBGKEW1448." This contract focuses on artistic services within the cultural and construction industry and comprises both installation and transportation of artworks at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. The procurement method was an open procedure, leading to the formation of a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period starting on 9th February 2026 and ending on 8th February 2028, with an optional extension of two years. Kew Gardens, located in Richmond, UK, ensures coverage across various regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art installation, transportation, and related fabrication services. Companies with expertise in working within listed and heritage environments, and those capable of handling complex installations at height, are ideal candidates for this framework. SMEs, such as Mtec Warehousing Limited, Momart Limited, and Constantine Limited, have already been awarded positions on this framework, emphasising the opportunity for similar businesses to engage with prestigious institutions like Kew Gardens. The framework provides a platform for growth through potential direct awards and further competition between suppliers, catering to diverse and adaptive business models within the art and transportation sectors.

## Notice

To develop a list (Framework Agreement) of approved Art installation and transportation companies (up to three) that work with Kew Gardens and Wakehurst to install Art exhibitions and programmes. 1. To provide installation services for large scale artworks at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst including but not limited to the Temperate House and the Shirley Sherwood Gallery. 2. Transportation (international or UK based) of artworks may be required. 3. Fabrication of frames, plinths or other enabling works may be required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 extension option of up to 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019522-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,920,000 |
| Lots value | £1,920,000 |
| Awards value | £1,920,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,920,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLI3 Inner London - West, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CONSTANTINE; MOMART; MTEC WAREHOUSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019522-2026
- 11 Sep 2025 at 15:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055924-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033449-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019522-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055924-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033449-2025
  18th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2339
  Specification of Service Requirements
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2340
  Instructions to Tenderers

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Richmond:-Construction-work-for-art-and-cultural-buildings./JSMB8PGN9N
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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