UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Tto procure and implement a Research Management System that will, at a minimum, cover key pre and post award activities as part of the research project lifecycle.

Provision of a Political Monitoring Service Additional information: Tenders can be downloaded via https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/ BRAVO details: Title: RBGKEW1102 Political Monitoring Service Itt: 10742 Project: 37449 Suppliers will be required to register with BRAVO if not already registered in order to download the tender documents.

Procure and implement a Research Management System that will, at a minimum, cover key pre and post award activities as part of the research project lifecycle. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed via: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/ Suppliers will be required to register with BRAVO if not already registered. BRAVO references: Title: RBGKEW1092 Research Management System Project:37343 itt: 10704

RBG Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to extract whole genomic DNA from 400 oak tree (Quercus robur) leaf samples and individually sequence their DNA to the maximum coverage possible within the budget. Quercus robur has a genome size of 750 Mbp. Each sample will be provided by RBG Kew in an individually labelled 2ml Eppendorf tube, containing approximately 200mg of dried leaf material (larger quantities may be provided upon request). We will also send 20 spare samples in case some are hard to extract DNA from. We wish to maximise the coverage per each sample (after QC and removal of duplicate reads) based on a fixed budget of £80,000 GBP (excluding VAT). Additional information: You are hereby invited by RBG Kew to submit a tender to meet the requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within the tender pack. Full information about the tender and the tender documents can be found as follows: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/6359567301837E38B93C ITT: itt_10733 - RBGKEW1104 CFP Oak Genome Sequencing 2022 project_37424

RBG Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to sequence whole genomic DNA from over 2000 silver birch (Betula pendula) trees to 20X genome coverage. Betula pendula has a genome size of 440 Mbp, so 20X coverage is ~9Gbp of sequence read data. DNA extractions from either dried leaf material or cambium tissues will be performed at RGB Kew, and DNA from each sample will be provided in individually labelled 2ml Eppendorf tubes. We will also send 20 spare samples in case some DNA is degraded. You are hereby invited by RBG Kew to submit a tender to meet the requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within the tender pack. Full information about the tender and the tender documents can be found as follows: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/8642667601839E373134 ITT: itt_10743 - RBGKEW1103 Genetic basis of silver birch adaptation to local environments and disease project_37453

RBG Kew wishes to appoint a supplier to sequence whole genomic DNA from over 2000 silver birch (Betula pendula) trees to 20X genome coverage. Betula pendula has a genome size of 440 Mbp, so 20X coverage is ~9Gbp of sequence read data. DNA extractions from either dried leaf material or cambium tissues will be performed at RGB Kew, and DNA from each sample will be provided in individually labelled 2ml Eppendorf tubes. We will also send 20 spare samples in case some DNA is degraded. Additional information: You are hereby invited by RBG Kew to submit a tender to meet the requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within the tender pack. Full information about the tender and the tender documents can be found as follows: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/8642667601839E373134 ITT: itt_10743 - RBGKEW1103 Genetic basis of silver birch adaptation to local environments and disease project_37453

RBG Kew is looking to purchase an all-terrain vehicle for use at our Wakehurst Site. This is a unit that will primarily be for driving staff and equipment around site. The site is a combination of steep banks, narrow paths and a large number of trees. Ability to manoeuvre around the site and cope with the varied terrain is essential. To apply please follow these steps - Got to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - Click on 'view current opportunities' - scroll list or search for 'RBGKEW1124 - Wakehurst All-terrain Vehicle' - Click on the opportunity title - follow the instructions to access the documents and apply Additional information: To apply please follow these steps - Got to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - Click on 'view current opportunities' - scroll list or search for 'RBGKEW1124 - Wakehurst All-terrain Vehicle' - Click on the opportunity title - follow the instructions to access the documents and apply

The purpose of this Procurement is to contract a media buying agency to provide expert services relating to media buying for Wakehurst. These goods and services include buying traditional media space (OOH, leaflet distribution, print) on Wakehurst's behalf, providing advice on best placement and spend for our budget, providing regular insights as to how campaign is performing and reporting at the end of all campaigns. How to apply - Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - Click on 'View Current Opportunities' - search or scroll the list for 'RBGKEW1117 - Media Agency Framework - Wakehurst' - Click on the title - Follow the instructions provided to register and obtain documents

We are looking for imaginative and resourceful production companies who are experienced in creating high quality, playful and engaging projects. You will be curious in developing ways to inspire, create and encourage moments of connection in public spaces, and will have a strong track record for collaboration, reliability, robustness, high finish and prompt project delivery. In 2023 Wakehurst are partnering with Superworm for our popular Easter Festival. Our creative Easter programme will run from Thursday 30th March - Sunday 16th April 2023. A hugely popular festival, we regularly receive over 3,000 visitors each day who directly interact with the programme content. The programmed content will include 6-8 'visual moments' at least 3 must be interactive and up to 8 interpretative signs along the route. To apply follow these steps - Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - Click on 'View Current Opportunities' - Scroll or search for 'RBGKEW1115 - Wakehurst Easter Festival 2023' - Click on contract title - Follow instructions to register and obtain tender pack Additional information: To apply follow these steps - Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - Click on 'View Current Opportunities' - Scroll or search for 'RBGKEW1115 - Wakehurst Easter Festival 2023' - Click on contract title - Follow instructions to register and obtain tender pack

We are seeking a training provider to partner with us to design and deliver a range of inclusive recruitment training and resources to cover all stages of recruitment including onboarding, for hiring managers, approximately 240, with priority rollout for key managers with high recruitment turnover. Tender can be accessed via: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/ References: Title: RBGKEW1118 Inclusive Recruitment Training itt: 10903 project: 37578 Suppliers will be required to register with BRAVO if not already registered.

From Saturday 1st-Sunday 16th April 2023 RBG Kew will run our popular Easter family programme. This year, we have licenced content from the very popular children's book Superworm written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler to theme the festival around. The programme will take the form of a "trail" which will tell the Superworm story. The trail will be composed of 7 "installations", large, physical, three dimensional, creative structures which will bring the story to life for visitors, we'll also use five miniature dioramas to help tell the story, as well as 8 creative wayfinding signs. We are looking for imaginative and resourceful production companies to deliver our vision for these installations. To apply follow these steps - Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - Click on 'View Current Opportunities' - Scroll or search for 'RBGKEW1127 - Kew Easter Festival 2023' - Click on contract title - Follow instructions to register and obtain tender pack Additional information: To apply follow these steps - Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - Click on 'View Current Opportunities' - Scroll or search for 'RBGKEW1127 - Kew Easter Festival 2023' - Click on contract title - Follow instructions to register and obtain tender pack

Replacement of old unit (NB there is possibly of part exchange of the old unit), which is beyond warranty and no longer fit for purpose (purchased 2017). We are looking for at item that is lightweight and field ready, comprising the LiDAR unit and accessories (batteries, mounts, GPS connection, software). We are looking to procure equipment and accessories which can capture 3D data quickly with high relative accuracy. Equipment will need to be handheld or can be mounted on vehicles (cars, buggies, and drones). This kit will allow the rapid mapping of landscapes and vegetation structure, essential for carbon accounting and to quantify NbS.

RBGKEW is looking to procure multiuse (handheld, on drone and vehicles) LiDAR equipment and accessories which can capture and map 3D data quickly with high relative accuracy. Equipment will need to be handheld or can be mounted on vehicles (cars, buggies, and drones). This kit will allow the rapid mapping of landscapes and vegetation structure, essential for carbon accounting and in quantify NbS. We require costings for the base equipment, but also spares and accessories for mounting and data capture. We presently have budget for one unit with accessories, but may have the possibility of funding another. You are hereby invited by the RBGKEW 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: You are hereby invited by RBG Kew to submit a tender to meet the requirements in accordance with the specification and associated documents as contained within the tender pack. Full information about the tender and the tender documents can be found as follows: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/go/7523455601845239E3BE project_37592 - RBGKEW1106 Multiuse LiDAR

The Science Directorate at RBG Kew, particularly the Crops and Global Change team including Dr Aaron Davis and Dr Caspar Chater, requires a suite of environmental (aboveground and belowground sensors and data loggers for short- and long-term field and glasshouse experiments. This equipment, funded using Defra capital equipment budget, is to be used by Kew Science for UK-based and international research projects to further our mission across natural and managed landscapes in different climates worldwide. Suppliers are invited by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ("the Customer") - 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: Tender documents can be downloaded via : https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Title: RBGKEW1107 - Data Loggers itt: 10972 project: 37735 Suppliers will be required to register with DEFRA/BRAVO if not already registered.

Payment Service Solution - RBG Kew require one payment solution across all their platforms to further streamline operations. Additional information: Tender documents can be downloaded via : https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Title: RBGKEW1132 Payment Service solution itt: 10968 project: 37718 Suppliers will be required to register with DEFRA/BRAVO if not already registered.

Procurement of one payment solution across all RBG Kew platforms.

We are looking to purchase custom made iron on badges. We are looking to contract a supplier that can provide multiple badge designs over a 4 year term. The concept is that people buy a Wakehurst "Nature heroes" cape, then earn the different badges when they come to site and can add these to their cape (like guides / scouts). The capes will be made of cotton. We would like to see a sample iron badge as part of this process, and for each order, we would want to see a prototype before purchasing in bulk To apply follow these steps • Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html • Click on 'view Current Opportunities' • Scroll the list to locate 'RBGKEW1131 - Nature Heroes Badges Framework' • Click on the title • Follow the instructions to register and obtain the tender documents Additional information: To apply follow these steps • Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html • Click on 'view Current Opportunities' • Scroll the list to locate 'RBGKEW1131 - Nature Heroes Badges Framework' • Click on the title • Follow the instructions to register and obtain the tender documents

In 2023 Kew will invite 100 inspiring individuals from across arts and culture to share their 'voices' inspiring visitors to connect with nature through their visit to Kew Gardens - one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. This will form the basis of Kew's Summer Programme, which will run from 27 May - 3 September 2023. The commission will be to bring these words to life physically at Kew Gardens, creating a 'must-see' cultural attraction that will be intriguing, joyous and inspirational to Kew's visitors. Each individual message will be written content and will be displayed in a physical medium, for example as flags, plinths, billboards etc, which will be referred to as the 'Voices'. There will also be one central physical structure which we refer to as 'Central Hub' for the programme, where visitors can learn more about the messages and the people who have written them. This physical space will be located close to Victoria Gate, the busiest visitor entrance to Kew Gardens. It may sometimes be staffed, and there will be additional programme content based in this central space (additional written content, possibly film/audio, temporary site for small events, start/end point for guided walks etc). These two elements of the programme must create a real visual spectacle in the Gardens, that will entice visitors to explore and learn more. We are seeking a creative lead (individual or a practice) to develop the design and display of the 'Voices' and 'Central hub' Follow these steps to apply • Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html • Click on 'view Current Opportunities' • Scroll the list to locate 'RBGKEW1134 - Kew Summer Festival Artwork 2023' • Click on the title • Follow the instructions to register and obtain the tender documents

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is looking for a catering consultancy to support and advise on all matters relating to catering in a public facing environment. This contract will cover services required by both sites at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. To apply follow these steps • Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html • Click on 'view Current Opportunities' • Scroll the list to locate 'RBGKEW668 - Catering Consultancy Services Framework' • Click on the title • Follow the instructions to register and obtain the tender documents

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is looking for a catering consultancy to support and advise on all matters relating to catering in a public facing environment. This contract will cover services required by both sites at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. To apply follow these steps • Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html • Click on 'view Current Opportunities' • Scroll the list to locate 'RBGKEW668 - Catering Consultancy Services Framework' • Click on the title • Follow the instructions to register and obtain the tender documents Additional information: To apply follow these steps • Go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html • Click on 'view Current Opportunities' • Scroll the list to locate 'RBGKEW668 - Catering Consultancy Services Framework' • Click on the title • Follow the instructions to register and obtain the tender documents