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| Title: | GB-Richmond TW9 3AE: Ruined Arch Conservation At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew |
| Notice type: | Competitive Contract Notice |
| Authority: | Royal Botanic Gardens |
| Nature of contract: | Not applicable |
| Procedure: | Not applicable |
| Short Description: | This project seeks to conserve and repair the Grade II* listed Ruined Arch returning it to a sound state of repair closer to the original design intentions of Sir William Chambers. Constructed in 1760, the Ruined Arch was designed by Sir William Chambers primarily as deliberately dilapidated folly within the landscape. However, when originally constructed it did function as a carriageway over what is now Kew Road. Constructed of brick, Bath stone and render/stucco the structure is now in a more ruinous state than originally intended. The stonework and render are decayed and have been poorly patched with cementitious mortar, large areas of brickwork require repointing and rebuilding and there is concern regarding the stability of the retaining walls/embankments and high-level masonry, which has become dislodged by extensive vegetation growth. The works are restricted to the Ruined Arch and will not affect any other areas of the site. It is hoped that the route through the arch can remain open for most of the programme, however there will be periods when access will have to be restricted. The outline scope of works comprises. Conserve and repair all brickwork. Conserver and repair all stonework, including carved details. Conserve, repair and reinstate render and stucco work as necessary Remove all vegetation and consider appropriate replanting to improve long term maintenance Complete structural repairs to the arch, retaining walls and earth embankments. Improve the surface finishing around and through the arch. Inspect, catalogue, clean and repair architectural fragments that adorn the structure Improve surface water management and drainage. |
| Published: | 04/08/2023 16:29 |
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1. Title: GB-Richmond TW9 3AE: Ruined Arch Conservation At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
2. Awarding Authority:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kew Gardens Rd, Richmond TW9 3AE, Richmond, TW9 3AE, United Kingdom
Tel. 02083325655, Email: procurement@kew.org, URL: www.kew.org
Contact: Phil Lutcher, Attn: procurement@kew.org
3. Contract Type: Works
Sub Type: Realisation, by whatever means of work, corresponding to the requirements specified by the contracting authorities
4. Description: Site preparation work. This project seeks to conserve and repair the Grade II* listed Ruined Arch returning it to a sound state of repair closer to the original design intentions of Sir William Chambers.
Constructed in 1760, the Ruined Arch was designed by Sir William Chambers primarily as deliberately dilapidated folly within the landscape. However, when originally constructed it did function as a carriageway over what is now Kew Road. Constructed of brick, Bath stone and render/stucco the structure is now in a more ruinous state than originally intended. The stonework and render are decayed and have been poorly patched with cementitious mortar, large areas of brickwork require repointing and rebuilding and there is concern regarding the stability of the retaining walls/embankments and high-level masonry, which has become dislodged by extensive vegetation growth.
The works are restricted to the Ruined Arch and will not affect any other areas of the site. It is hoped that the route through the arch can remain open for most of the programme, however there will be periods when access will have to be restricted. The outline scope of works comprises.
Conserve and repair all brickwork.
Conserver and repair all stonework, including carved details.
Conserve, repair and reinstate render and stucco work as necessary
Remove all vegetation and consider appropriate replanting to improve long term maintenance
Complete structural repairs to the arch, retaining walls and earth embankments.
Improve the surface finishing around and through the arch.
Inspect, catalogue, clean and repair architectural fragments that adorn the structure
Improve surface water management and drainage.
5. CPV Codes:
45100000 - Site preparation work.
6. NUTS Codes :
UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
7. Main Site or Location of Works, Main Place of Delivery or Main Place of Performance: Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames,
8. Reference Attributed by the Awarding Authority:
9. Estimated Value of Requirement: Category H: 100K to 500K
Currency: GBP
10. Deadline for Expression of Interest: 08/09/2023 12:00:00
11. Address to which they must be sent:
Kew Gardens Rd, Richmond TW9 3AE
12. Other Information:
Other Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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TKR-202384-PRO-23575442
Suitable for VCO: No
Procedure Type:OPEN
Period of Work Start date: 02/10/2023
Period of Work End date: 14/03/2024