Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbb-bc10-73ca-a8a8-6edf0bb2a250/decarbonisation-project-at-royal-botanic-gardens-kew-jodrell-and-melon-yard-de pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Decarbonisation Project at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Jodrell and Melon Yard Decarbonisation Project) [Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew](https://tendernation.io/buyers/board-of-trustees-of-the-royal-botanic-gardens-kew) Open field Estimated value Not stated Published 24 Feb 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is a world-famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens at Kew in west London and Wakehurst in Sussex, we enchant our visitors with the wonder of plant diversity. The RBG Kew mission is to be a globally recognised resource for plant and fungal knowledge, building an understanding of the world's plants and fungi upon which all our lives depend. RBG Kew's impact on the environment (including climate and biodiversity) sits at the heart of RBG Kew's work. Our commitment to tackling the environmental emergency is identified in our  Manifesto for Change, Science Strategy, Sustainability Strategy, and Environmental Sustainability Policy, but also sits centrally to our day-to-day operational activities. At Kew Gardens, both the Jodrell and Melon Yard buildings are served by three gas-fired boilers located in a dedicated, below-ground plant room, located outside the footprint of the building. Within the Jodrell, the boilers supply hot water, the AHUs and radiators. In addition, the boilers also supply heating to the Melon Yard Glass Houses. At present the systems are not separated' Designs have been completed to replace dual-fire oil/gas burners with a bespoke air source/water source heat pump plant. Including, new HV (UKPN), LV switchgear, PV Array, AHU and associated plant to: 1 - Reduce carbon emissions by 633 Tonnes CO2 per year. 2 - Increase Kew's onsite generation of renewable electricity by 38,612 kWh per year. 3 - Reduce Kew's operational reliance on fossil fuels for heating our buildings. 4 - Increase electrical resilience due to upgraded substation capacity. 5 - Have minimal impact on users. RBGKEW is now looking to appoint a Principal Contractor to undertake all works associated with the Jodrell Decarbonisation Project. In order to deliver this requirement RBGKEW are also undertaking early market engagement to test the experience and capability of the market in delivering our requirements. For further information including an early version of the specification, and an early market engagement form along with some questions to your demonstrate capability and experience please contact Jamal Jimenez (). ### Additional information: How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description for more information on how to apply for this opportunity. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6cab7483-19b0-419b-a8cf-918f1ad7927e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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