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07 April 2015 | Updated 01 January 1970

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) has issued Cofely GDF SUEZ with a contract to provide services across its estates. The contract includes the world famous Kew Gardens, as well as the 465 acre Wakehurst Place. 

The partnership will see Cofely delivering a wide range of fabric, mechanical and electrical maintenance. This is to include buildings such as the Palm House (a Victorian Glasshouse), the Herbarium (which houses over seven million specimens and plays a central role in research into plant biodiversity on Earth) and the Millennium Seed Bank (a new building which focuses on global plant life faced with the threat of extinction and plants of most use for the future).

Cofely will employ a site team of 27, who will travel around the extensive grounds using bespoke bicycles and electric vehicles.

RBG Kew Director of Corporate Services, Jill McLaughlin said: “The nature of the RBG Kew requires a facilities management partner that understands our requirements and priorities.”

Cofely’s CEO Wilfrid Petrie added: “Our experience of maintaining complex environmental conditions in many other heritage establishments and the ability to adapt our service delivery to suit clients’ specific needs will prove valuable in meeting RBG, Kew’s requirements.”

Picture: The Palm House at Kew.

Article written by Brian Shillibeer | Published 07 April 2015

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