Scope
Description
Wakehurst's identity as a botanic garden is rooted in the rigour of its horticulture, conservation, and scientific research. The proposed Silk Road Steppe Landscape builds on this foundation, reinforcing Wakehurst's global reputation as a leading site for ecologically inspired horticulture.
The Silk Road conjures a sense of mystery, adventure, and cultural exchange. Spanning over 800 km of ancient trade routes between Europe and Asia, it traverses mountains, expansive steppes, bustling cities, and arid deserts. This region is among the most floristically rich and diverse on Earth, yet faces increasing threats from habitat loss, conflict, and industrial agriculture.
The Silk Road also tells a compelling story of humanity's deep-rooted relationship with plants-our reliance on them for food, medicine, and materials. Many of today's edible, medicinal, and timber species trace their origins to the movement and cultivation of plants along these historic routes.
It is this rich cultural and ecological tapestry that has inspired the concept for Wakehurst's new garden.
Estimated value is £1,700,000 including VAT.
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,700,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 January 2026 to 10 November 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
Contract locations
- UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | quality |
Quality | 60% |
| Criterion 1 | Price |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
State of urgency - minimum 10 days
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 - sub-central government