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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 procurement process, initiated by the Natural History Museum, pertains to the "Quantity Surveyor, Contractor Administrator, Principal Designer Framework" aimed at supplying essential services across the Museum's sites in South Kensington, Tring, and Wandsworth. This includes projects like building conservation, refurbishments, infrastructure upgrades, and exhibitions. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 16th June 2025, following an open procurement method, with a total value of £1,000,000. The framework contract is scheduled to run from 16th June 2025 to 15th January 2028, under the industry category of Miscellaneous business and business-related services, primarily serving the London region.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction management, design, and project administration. Particularly, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer expert quantity surveying and design services will find a solid prospect for business growth and partnership with a prestigious institution. PULSE ASSOCIATES LTD has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the viability for similar SMEs to engage and compete successfully in such frameworks, thereby expanding their portfolios and reputation in the public sector.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d9578ad-d291-4c2f-9634-32087d639002
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

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

PULSE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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