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Quantity Surveyor, Contractor Administrator, Principal Designer Framework

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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16 Jun 2025 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement involving Quantity Surveyor, Contract Administrator, and Principal Designer services. This initiative spans projects at the Museum's locations in South Kensington, Tring, and Wandsworth, covering building conservation, refurbishments, critical infrastructure upgrades, and various exhibitions. The procurement falls under the "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" category, with the value of the contract set at £1,000,000. The open procurement procedure attracted bids, and the award was made on 11th June 2025, with the contract period starting on 16th June 2025 and running until 15th January 2028. The details of this award were published on 16th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in architectural and project management services, particularly for those with expertise in museum and conservation projects. Firms registered as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find strong footing in this competition, given the project’s scale and scope across multiple museum sites. Securing such a contract can enhance a firm's portfolio and provide a robust reference point for future engagements in the cultural and heritage sectors, potentially paving the way for long-term growth and stability in these niche markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quantity Surveyor, Contractor Administrator, Principal Designer Framework

Notice Description

This framework is to provide services for the Quantity Surveyor, Contract Administrator and/or Principal Designer services for various projects across the Natural History Museum. These services will be for a range of projects across our three sites at South Kensington, Tring and Wandsworth. The projects will range from Building Conservation, Refurbishment, Critical Infrastructure Upgrades, Fire Precautions, Temporary and Permanent Exhibitions, Commercial projects, and any other project across the Museum that might require these services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53871fd1-16a5-43fc-b92e-aa082e86df42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/832c77ee-6cf4-465f-856c-461122d8b10a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDINER & THEOBALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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