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title: "Tate - Tate Britain Garden Classroom - Build Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a50"
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# Tate - Tate Britain Garden Classroom - Build Contractor

Buyer: TATE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a50

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## Summary

This procurement process is initiated by Tate for the construction works titled "Tate Britain Garden Classroom - Build Contractor" at Tate Britain, London. The tender covers the construction of a Clore Garden Classroom to enhance learning and educational activities, primarily focusing on school children. The project is part of a broader landscape redesign at Tate Britain, led by Tate in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society and funded by the Clore Duffield Foundation. Managed through an open competition, the process currently resides in the tender stage, with key submission deadlines set for 17 April 2026, and the contract work is anticipated to commence on 1 June 2026, ending by 31 January 2027. The works involve a JCT Standard Building Contract focusing on construction, particularly within the central governmental authority sector.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for construction firms, particularly those with expertise in bespoke joinery, landscaping, and building within educational contexts. The contract offers a competitive edge to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability provisions. Bidders must meet criteria involving financial stability, payment promptness, and a demonstrated history of successful project delivery. With awards prioritising quality and price (60% non-price criteria), businesses that can deliver innovative solutions while maintaining cost efficiency stand poised to gain from this dynamic and impactful contract. The opportunity is ripe for firms looking to expand their clientele within the London region and contribute to a prestigious project that melds art, nature, and community engagement.

## Notice

The Clore Garden Classroom Overview Designed by architects Fielden Fowles the Clore Garden Classroom learning space will enable thousands of school children to engage with the new Clore Garden and the Tate Britain gallery in a way that has never been possible before. The garden classroom's main purpose is to offer shelter for workshops and educational activities. The roof provides protection while also collecting rainwater. Light enters the pavilion through a lantern in the centre of the roof. The yard space is flexible and open, allowing for a variety of learning activities. Tables and chairs can be set up to support these activities. The external spaces are designed as a continuation of the main garden, utilising the same materials and planting pallets. There is provision for gardeners' tool storage here too alongside WC's. Project Particulars Project Name: The Clore Garden Classroom Project Location: Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1, Background Tate is undertaking a comprehensive redesign of the front landscape at Tate Britain in collaboration with renowned landscape designer Tom Stuart Smith. Realised in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and made possible by generous funding from the Clore Duffield Foundation, the new Clore Garden at Tate Britain will offer a beautiful and inviting new green space for visitors, local residents and staff to enjoy. This transformation is about more than improving appearances. It reflects Tate's aspiration to become a truly civic institution, one that fosters connection between art, nature, and people, and ensures its spaces are inclusive, inspiring, and sustainable for generations to come. The Clore Garden at Tate Britain is being delivered by principal contractor Blakedown Landscapes between March 2026 and February 2027. Nature of the works The classroom contractor will be working concurrently with Blakedown and will need to follow Blakedown's site security measures and coordinate works to avoid any delay and/or disruption. Blakedown will act as Principal Contractor for the purposes of CDM Regulations. The works will include piled foundations, a bespoke timber frame, high quality joinery, new services connecting into the existing utilities on site and works to re-level and landscape the neighbouring yard. Further details, drawings and information are available within the project tender pack. Form of contract The works will be let via a JCT Standard Building Contract (without quantities) 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023191-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TATE |
| Additional buyers | TURNER & TOWNSEND COST MANAGEMENT LIMITED; WARD WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES LLP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Horsforth |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds North West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023191-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023191-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://wardwilliams.uk
- https://secure.marketdojo.com/signup
- https://secure.marketdojo.com/signupTheinvitecodetouseis8B00E8A573.Ifyouexperienceanydifficultyinregisteringorparticipating,contacttheHelpDojolivechatorprocurement@tate.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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