RBGKEW1567 - Electrical Maintenance Services
- Buyer
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Value
- £4,500,000
- Closes
- 6 November 2026
- Where
- Richmond, London
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is hiring an electrical maintenance contractor to handle safety checks, regular maintenance, and repairs across their two sites (Kew and Wakehurst). The work includes fixed wiring tests every 5 years, annual appliance safety checks, lightning conductor maintenance, solar panel upkeep, and fixing problems found during inspections.
What the buyer wants
• Carry out fixed wire electrical testing on a rolling 5-year cycle at two large sites • Perform annual portable and fixed appliance safety tests • Maintain and test lightning conductors, UPS systems, and solar panels • Complete minor electrical repairs and remedial works identified during inspections • Respond to reactive (emergency) maintenance calls as needed
Likely requirements
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This is a £4.5 million contract requiring a multi-year maintenance commitment across two large heritage sites: almost all small sole traders will be priced out and lack the scale, insurance coverage, and accreditations needed. You would need to bid as part of a larger firm or consortium.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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