Scope
Reference
RBGKEW1448
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £1,920,000 excluding VAT
- £2,304,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
11 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 22 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 12 October 2027
- Possible extension to 11 October 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
2 years contract with an extension option of 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 92312000 - Artistic services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
CONSTANTINE LIMITED
- Companies House: 00948446
20-26 Sandgate Street, ,
London
SE15 1LE
United Kingdom
Email: mark.hunt@const.co.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Momart Limited
- Companies House: 01073437
HX1, 1 Harbour Exchange
London
E14 9GE
United Kingdom
Email: Alison.jordan@momart.co.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
MTEC WAREHOUSING LIMITED
- Companies House: 03986255
Manufactory House,
Hertford
SG14 1BP
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 803428
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTT-3583-QXLN
THE HERBARIUM
KEW GREEN
TW9 3AE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@kew.org
Website: http://www.kew.org
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - central government