RBGKEW1567 - Electrical Maintenance Services

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is soliciting tenders for Electrical Maintenance Services under solicitation number 2026/S 000-094943. This contract covers statutory compliance and planned preventative maintenance for electrical infrastructure at both RBG Kew and Wakehurst. The scope of work includes electrical works such as fixed wire testing on a five-year rolling cycle and annual portable and fixed appliance testing, as well as specialist services including UPS testing, lightning conductor maintenance, and annual solar panel electrical maintenance and cleaning. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for minor and remedial works arising from inspections, though RBG Kew reserves the right to handle reactive maintenance tasks in-house. The contract is estimated to run from April 1, 2027, to March 30, 2030, with a possible one plus one year extension reaching until March 30, 2032. The total estimated value is 4,500,000 GBP excluding VAT. This opportunity is being awarded through a competitive flexible procedure, with a response deadline of November 6, 2026, at 11:00 am. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Phil Lutcher.