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Gallery 33 Refurbishment: Design and Consultancy Services

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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06 Oct 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum, located in London, has concluded a procurement process for the refurbishment of Gallery 33. The procurement, classified under engineering design services, involved an open procedure to appoint a company responsible for providing Architect and Lead Designer, Building Safety Act Principal Designer, Structural Engineer, and Sustainability Consultant services. The awarded contract, valued at £720,000, commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to end on 27th July 2027. This procurement, relevant to the services category, was in the award stage as of 6th October 2025. The project is specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the architectural and engineering design industries, particularly those focusing on sustainability consultancy and structural engineering. The scope and scale of the project suggest that SMEs with expertise in these areas could significantly benefit from participating. Additionally, such contracts can showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio, leading to potential long-term growth and increased visibility within the public sector and other major institutions.

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Notice Title

Gallery 33 Refurbishment: Design and Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum wishes to appoint a company to provide the services of Architect and Lead Designer, Building Safety Act Principal Designer, Structural Engineer and Sustainability Consultant for the refurbishment of Gallery 33 within the Museum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-802e4928-42f0-449a-8043-b1868d5db8a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d032e5c4-7f27-46e1-bc9a-2e38d91b7499
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 27 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.higgins@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+442079426046

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

STUDIO DOWNIE ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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