RBGKEW1448 - Art Installation & Transportation Framework

Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens KewcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-054f52Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£1.9m

Awarded 10 Sept 2025

Suppliers

3

3 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

11 Sept 2025

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
RBGKEW1448
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
29 Sept 2025 to 29 Sept 2027
Possible extension to 30 Sept 2029

1 extension option of up to 2 years

CPV classifications
45212300
60000000
Contract locations
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Transport & Shipping Capabilitiesquality15.00%
In house fabrication facilities and expertisequality15.00%
Art installation & deinstallation expertisequality40.00%
Method Statement & Risk Assessmentquality15.00%
Sustainabilityquality10.00%
Table of ratesprice5.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Terms & Conditions - included in the ITT (Part 3) Insurance requirements - £5M Employers Liability, £10M Public Liability, £2M Professional Indemnity

Health & Safety - compliance with RBG Kew's contractors code of practice Essential Previous Experience - •Working in outdoor environments •Working in listed buildings •Working in heritage environments or locations which are archaeologically sensitive and ecologically protected •Working at height in a complex location with restricted access

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£1.9m

Award date

10 Sept 2025

Contract start

12 Oct 2025

Contract end

12 Oct 2027

Awarded to
MW
SME
ML
CH 01073437
SME
CL
SME