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NRM Central Hall Building Control Consultant - Approved Inspector

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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04 Jun 2025 at 14:10

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group (SMG), based in South Kensington, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process titled "NRM Central Hall Building Control Consultant – Approved Inspector." The procurement categorised under building consultancy services was aimed at securing an approved inspector for building control services, aligning with the Building Act 1984 and current Building Regulations. This service was intended for the National Railway Museum estate in York. The tender, identified by code NRM3636M, employed an open procedure, highlighting the open and competitive nature of the procurement process. The important timelines included the submission end date on 24 March 2025, with work scheduled to start on 5 May 2025 and conclude by 31 May 2027. However, it is noted that the tender process was deemed unsuccessful at the award stage.

This procurement opportunity presented significant potential for companies specialising in building consultancy and inspection services to expand their business by aligning with a prestigious institution like the Science Museum Group. Companies with expertise in the application of UK building regulations and experience handling large-scale museum or cultural sites would find themselves well-suited for competing in such opportunities. Despite the unsuccessful outcome, the presence of similar opportunities can create pathways for growth and increased visibility in a competitive industry sector, especially for firms that can provide innovative solutions to complex building control requirements.

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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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e525
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029945-2025
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
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

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
catherine.mak@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH KENSINGTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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