Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract

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Purchase of Two Land Trains for Kew Gardens Tours

Awarded 15 Oct 2020

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Awarded15 Oct 2020

Value£446,290.00

SupplierSevern Lamb

AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal

RegionLondon

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 2y 7mo ago3y 6mo term

Awarded 15 Oct 2020Expired 30 Mar 2024

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Severn Lamb for the purchase of two vehicles and carriages suitable to be run as a land train to deliver tours around the gardens.

The Kew Explorer land train service has been running tours around the Kew Gardens site for over 10 years, providing an information tour that showcases the horticultural, scientific and heritage highlights around the garden, as well as a valuable 'hop on hop off' service to visitors who would otherwise struggle to walk around the 320-acre site.

Outside of the public tours, there is also a significant need for tours to wedding parties and corporate partners.

The contract value is £446,290.

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