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NRM Building Regulations Principal Designer - AWARD

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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27 Aug 2025 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, based in London at Exhibition Road, South Kensington, has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the role of Principal Designer for the Central Hall Building at the National Railway Museum in York. The contract, under the CPV category 'Building services', has been awarded to Keelagher Okey Associates Ltd, and is valued at £20,300 GBP. The open procedure tender, intended to provide consultancy services as defined by Building Regulations, concluded with its award notice published on 27th August 2025. The project falls within the remit of Building Safety Act 2022 and begins on 24th March 2025, running until the end of December 2027. This procurement opportunity represents significant involvement in museum construction and compliance with updated safety legislation.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in building consultancy, surveying, and regulatory compliance within historical sites and buildings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand well-suited to leverage this opportunity due to its wide geographic implications including the UK and various overseas territories. By participating in such projects, firms can enhance their portfolio through involvement in prestigious cultural infrastructure and contribute to the conservation and innovation in museum services. The strategic focus on professional services in building design under current regulations offers a competitive edge to firms with expertise in safety legislation fulfillment and museum construction projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NRM Building Regulations Principal Designer - AWARD

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide professional services to the Museum during the design and construction of the Central Hall Building at the National Railway Museum, York. The Supplier is to assist the Museum with performing their role of Principal Designer as defined by the Building Regulations etc. (Amendment)(England) Regulations 2023, for the Central Hall Project. The project has reached the end of RIBA Stage 4 design, but it yet to start onsite and is now subject to the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation referred to above. Please refer to the tender document pack for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfeda7e5-d1eb-45f1-81db-dd2bd1e13e2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5034d695-fa33-4106-8ba7-2b7fe322deca
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

71315000 - Building services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 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
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Catherine Mak
Contact Email
catherine.mak@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01904 686 291

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEELAGHER OKEY ASSOCIATES LTD (TRADE NAME: KEELAGHER OKEY KLEIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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