Plant Procurement and Nursery Services for the Natural History Museum's Urban Nature Project
Natural History Museum · Awarded contract
AwardedPlant Procurement and Nursery Services for the Natural History Museum's Urban Nature Project
Awarded 16 Dec 2022
Ended 3y 7mo ago4mo term
Awarded 16 Dec 2022Expired 30 Mar 2023
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The Natural History Museum awarded a contract to Johnsons Nurseries Limited and Kelways Plants Limited for the procurement, storage, and care of plants for the Urban Nature Project, which involves the transformation of the 5-acre gardens outside the Waterhouse Building.
The contract, valued at £81,803.26, supports the development of a new planting scheme as part of the museum's broader initiative to transform the study of natural history and engage a wider audience.
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Plant Procurement and Nursery Services for the Natural History Museum's Urban Nature Project
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