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British Museum Western Range Competition to find an Architect-Led Design Team

THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM

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10 Oct 2025 at 10:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Museum has announced the award of a contract for the significant architectural transformation of its Western Range in Bloomsbury, London. The procurement process, completed in the Award stage on 10th October 2025, involved a selective method through a restricted procedure. This prestigious project falls under the "Architectural and related services" category (CPV code: 71200000) and includes comprehensive plans to reimagine key parts of the museum, enhancing galleries, storage facilities, and visitor amenities. With a contract period from 12th September 2025 to 31st March 2036, and a total value of £47,477,472, this project aims to make the collection as accessible as possible, promising a significant evolution of the museum's iconic site.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the architecture and design sectors, particularly those capable of leading visionary projects on a large scale. The successful collaboration will involve the British Museum and suppliers such as Lina Gotmeh, an SME specialising in architectural services, and Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large firm renowned for multidisciplinary engineering expertise. Businesses with similar competencies, including project management and innovative design solutions, stand to benefit from engagement in future phases or related projects as the museum seeks to enhance its infrastructure and services. The focus on delivering a transformative visitor experience indicates a sustained demand for specialised architectural services, promising growth potential for firms adept in handling prominent cultural commissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Museum Western Range Competition to find an Architect-Led Design Team

Notice Description

Please note this is a Contract Award Notice to announce the conclusion of the procurement it is not a new opportunity. The British Museum is delighted to launch this international competition to choose a visionary, architect-led design team to work with the Museum to develop an extraordinary design for a significant part of its Bloomsbury site: The Western Range. This is an important commission to re-envisage and transform key parts of the main, iconic site in Bloomsbury. This will be the Museum's biggest building project since the 1820s, when work commenced on the original quadrangle. The ambition is significant: to restore the Western Range and, in so doing, reimagine a third of the existing gallery area, deliver improved collections storage and create new amenities to enhance the visitor experience, making the collection as accessible as possible to all the Museum's audiences.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0e6ef2f-78bb-4845-9ea3-fa37bcc04a30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17af502a-07be-4cd1-8794-2c3a90e3a96c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,477,472 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,286,352 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 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
THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@britishmuseum.org
Contact Phone
+442073238000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3DG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LINA GOTMEH

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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