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Gallery 33 Refurbishment: Design and Consultancy Services

Natural History Museum

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Oct 2025 at 12:05

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 19:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of Gallery 33 at the Natural History Museum in London has reached its contract award stage, with Studio Downie Architects LLP being selected. The contract, valued at approximately £222,842.50, requires the provision of architectural and consultancy services, including roles such as Architect and Lead Designer, Building Safety Act Principal Designer, Structural Engineer, and Sustainability Consultant. The open procedure was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and focused on engineering design services. The process had been active since early 2025, with the tendering period concluding on 3rd March 2025. The project's completion is planned by 20th July 2027 in London, UK.

This project presents numerous opportunities for businesses within the engineering design and architectural consultancy sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the high number of SME bids received. Companies specialising in sustainable building practices or those offering innovative design solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Furthermore, the necessity for compliance with the Building Safety Act reinforces the importance of having certified expertise in building safety and structural engineering. The successful supplier, Studio Downie Architects LLP, exemplifies the calibre of firms that meet the criteria for quality, social value, and competitive pricing. Such contracts are pivotal for expanding portfolios and gaining valuable experience in prestigious projects alongside a reputable institution like the Natural History Museum.

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Notice Information

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 purposes of refurbishing Gallery 33 within the Museum. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/627C5W8UTV

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d69b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062464-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£222,842 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 20 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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 LLP

Further Information

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