The purpose of this Procurement is to contract a manufacturing partner to provide goods and services relating to interpretation and exhibition materials for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew's sites at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. Those goods and services include producing technical drawings, providing engineering assessments, manufacturing, printing and installing at our sites.
The purpose of this Procurement is to contract a manufacturing partner to provide goods and services relating to interpretation and exhibition materials for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s sites at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. Those goods and services include producing technical drawings, providing engineering assessments, manufacturing, printing and installing at our sites.
Our requirement is for a service/subscription to an online legal know how service with reliable peer reviewed resources including practice notes, current awareness and template documents for use by the in-house legal team.
Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Kew Gardens was on a significant visitor and membership growth trajectory pre-Covid. Since the pandemic we have recovered some way but now have ambitious plans to accelerate visitor and member volume and income growth. We want to work with an external consultant to identity options for where growth will come from, to suggest pricing for the next two years, how best to optimise day visitor versus membership growth for maximum income, and project realistic targets for both over the next 7 years.
The findings and recommendations should consist of membership pricing, product and benefits options along with day ticket pricing and its relationship to membership. The report which needs to be delivered by the end of August will be used to inform a paper to our Executive Board and Board of Trustees in the early autumn.
Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Online Cload Based Employee Benefits Portal
Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Kew is looking to appoint an exhibition designer to assist in the development of clear concept (RIBA 1) and vision for the proposed Science Engagement Centre. At this stage, there will be minimal architectural input, so it is essential that the developed concept is not dependent on assumptions on how the building will be refurbished/adapted. The finished concepts should be flexible enabling further development as part of broader feasibility should the project receive further funding.
Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
We are seeking submissions from artists working in light, sculpture, lanterns, projection or performance for our winter lantern trail
in 2024 and beyond.
This project seeks to conserve and repair the Grade II* listed Ruined Arch returning it to a sound state of repair closer to the original design intentions of Sir William Chambers.
Constructed in 1760, the Ruined Arch was designed by Sir William Chambers primarily as deliberately dilapidated folly within the landscape. However, when originally constructed it did function as a carriageway over what is now Kew Road. Constructed of brick, Bath stone and render/stucco the structure is now in a more ruinous state than originally intended. The stonework and render are decayed and have been poorly patched with cementitious mortar, large areas of brickwork require repointing and rebuilding and there is concern regarding the stability of the retaining walls/embankments and high-level masonry, which has become dislodged by extensive vegetation growth.
The works are restricted to the Ruined Arch and will not affect any other areas of the site. It is hoped that the route through the arch can remain open for most of the programme, however there will be periods when access will have to be restricted. The outline scope of works comprises.
Conserve and repair all brickwork.
Conserver and repair all stonework, including carved details.
Conserve, repair and reinstate render and stucco work as necessary
Remove all vegetation and consider appropriate replanting to improve long term maintenance
Complete structural repairs to the arch, retaining walls and earth embankments.
Improve the surface finishing around and through the arch.
Inspect, catalogue, clean and repair architectural fragments that adorn the structure
Improve surface water management and drainage.
Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
This project is an enabling project for the Palm House project. The Palm House project itself is
not the subject of this tender.
Kew is in the early stages of developing designs and a programme for the conservation of the Grade I listed Palm House. This process has identified the need to construct two new decant horticultural glasshouses to enable propagation of replacement specimens and for housing large palms during the conservation works.
This project is an enabling project for the Palm House project. The Palm House project itself is
not the subject of this tender.
Kew is in the early stages of developing designs and a programme for the conservation of the Grade I listed Palm House. This process has identified the need to construct two new decant horticultural glasshouses to enable propagation of replacement specimens and for housing large palms during the conservation works.
Audio files/recordings for RBG Kew Audio Trail, RBG Kew Agius Evolution Garden
Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Follow up with series three of the podcast, focusing on biodiversity - the variety of all life on Earth, from microscopic fungi to giant redwoods.
Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Equality, diversity and inclusion training services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are seeking a Planning Consultant for the New Herbarium Project. The project will provide a new world-class facilities for the safe storage, use and care of more than 7 million plant specimens from 250 years of collection and research. The proposed site for the new facility is located in Thames Valley Science Park within the Borough of Wokingham.
The consultant will need to provide full planning consultancy services to support a successful planning application for the new building to gain the necessary consents. Submissions will need to provide evidence of their experience and knowledge of similar projects, including working with public sector clients and on projects with a construction value in excess of £100m.
Promotional Film Production Services.
RBG Kew estimates it will require approximately 12 promotional films that will be purposed for a range of channels including digital platforms, VOD, digital out of home and possibly cinema as well as outdoor screenings at our events. Variations in length (up to 30 seconds max) and format for each film will be required.
Initial contract is 25 months with an approximate value of £120k (ex VAT). Option to extend by a further 23 months, maximum contract value is estimated at £250k (ex VAT)
Promotional Film Production Services.
RBG Kew estimates it will require approximately 12 promotional films that will be purposed for a range of channels including digital platforms, VOD, digital out of home and possibly cinema as well as outdoor screenings at our events. Variations in length (up to 30 seconds max) and format for each film will be required.
Initial contract is 25 months with an approximate value of £120k (ex VAT). Option to extend by a further 23 months, maximum contract value is estimated at £250k (ex VAT)