Tender

NRM Central Hall Building Control Consultant - Approved Inspector

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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20 Feb 2025 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is seeking an approved Building Control Consultant to act as an inspector for the NRM Central Hall project. This procurement, published on 20 February 2025, falls under the Building Consultancy Services industry category. The site is located in central York, adjacent to York Railway Station. The tender process is at the active stage, employing an open procedure above threshold method. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 24 March 2025, with the contract period starting on 5 May 2025 and ending on 31 May 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building control, building services, and building inspection. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this project can enhance a business’s portfolio and reputation by working with a prestigious authority like the Science Museum Group. Businesses with experience in providing rigorous building consultancy services and those equipped to meet the detailed requirements of the Building Act 1984 and current Building Regulations will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRM Central Hall Building Control Consultant - Approved Inspector

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group ("SMG", the "Authority") is the world's pre-eminent Museum devoted to the history of science, technology, industry and Medicine. The Authority is seeking an approved inspector to provide building control services to meet the requirements under the Building Act 1984 and current Building Regulations. The site is situated in the centre of York, adjacent to York Railway Station. The National Railway Museum estate is made up of numerous buildings, primarily the Great Hall and North Shed/Workshop (14,000 sqm total), Station Hall the Peter Allen Building (7,600 sqm total), alongside various other ancillary buildings. The Museum estate is currently divided by Leeman Road, once built, Central Hall will span the former road and connect the estate. Please refer to the tender document pack for further details. NB: the contract template will be provided w/c 24 Feb 2025 Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82deff6e-b842-45d6-8646-8fa53d287f04
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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