---
title: "Hard Landscaping - Victorian Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-09-01"
---

# Hard Landscaping - Victorian Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the hard landscaping project at the Victorian Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, has reached the award stage. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, acting as the contracting authority, selected P1 Solutions Ltd as the contractor. The focus of this project, classified under the 'Education' sector, is on high-quality hard landscaping works as part of the BIOMES project, aiming at refurbishing the Victorian Palm House and its surrounding areas in Edinburgh (UKM). The works, governed by NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract conditions, are valued at £390,771.56. The contract was signed on 28th August 2025, and the project completion is expected by Summer 2025.

This opportunity presents growth prospects for businesses skilled in high-quality landscaping within heritage or educational settings. The use of a restricted procurement procedure indicates that interested businesses need to demonstrate significant experience and quality craftsmanship capabilities. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in engineering and construction works, and those familiar with NEC4 contracts, may find this type of procurement advantageous as it aligns with their operational capabilities and growth strategies. The project also serves as a showcase, potentially enhancing the contractor's profile through associated marketing campaigns aimed at increasing visitors and funding for future projects.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake hard landscaping works who can demonstrate their ability to deliver high quality craftsmanship in and around soft landscape schemes. The works will be carried out under NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Victorian Palm House (VPH) at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh is currently undergoing significant refurbishment of the building envelope, due for completion in Summer 2025. The VPH building is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture and engineering, with it being listed as Category A. The Scope of Works in this project is to complete a high-quality fit out of the internal hard landscaping and furniture elements. The VPH will be the first building in the BIOMES project to restore the collection of North-East corner glasshouses and will welcome paying visitors to the site after a number of years with no access. The project will be a major showpiece to RBGE and subject to significant press and marketing campaigns to increase visitor numbers and funding for refurbishment projects to the wider gardens. The VPH occupies an internal footprint of 655m2 and features recently refurbished cast iron columns and a heating trench complete with new infrastructure to heat the glasshouse. The works will all be carried out at FFL of the building with exception to any vertical planting systems. There will also be a requirement for some external works in order to facilitate access to the site by the Public. The site therefore covers the Victorian Palm House, surrounding area externally to the southwest and some satellite areas of external hard surfacing. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake hard landscaping works who can demonstrate their ability to deliver high quality craftsmanship in and around soft landscape schemes. The works will be carried out under NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract conditions.

Renewal: RBGE reserve the right to extend the contract duration if required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538167 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £390,771 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | P1 SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538167
- 20 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522091

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522091&idx=1
  20th January 2025 - Single Procurement Document to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522091&idx=2
  20th January 2025 - Guidance Notes to assist with successful SPD completion
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522091
  Hard Landscaping - Victorian Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake hard landscaping works who can demonstrate their ability to deliver high quality craftsmanship in and around soft landscape schemes. The works will be carried out under NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract conditions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538167
  Hard Landscaping - Victorian Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake hard landscaping works who can demonstrate their ability to deliver high quality craftsmanship in and around soft landscape schemes. The works will be carried out under NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract conditions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000787686.json.