Scope
Description
With the concept design now complete, Kew is seeking to appoint a Landscape Architect to assess its feasibility and guide the project through detailed design and implementation.
The selected architect will work closely with the Wakehurst Horticultural Team and Kim Wilkie to realise the vision, ensuring fidelity to the concept while safeguarding the historic and ecological integrity of the site
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 January 2026 to 14 July 2026
- 5 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 92311000 - Works of art
- 98900000 - Services provided by extra-territorial organisations and bodies
Contract locations
- UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 November 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
5 December 2025, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| quality | Quality |
Price | 50% |
| Criterion 3 | commercial |
Price | 40% |
| Criterion 2 | Social Value |
Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
royal kew Gardens
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTT-3583-QXLN
1 Kew Palace, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Green
Richmond
TW9 3AQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - central government