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Building Control Consultant (Approved Inspector) at Central Hall, National Railway Museum

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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08 Jan 2026 at 12:16

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14 May 2025 at 11:49

Tender

14 May 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a prominent public authority under central government located in London, successfully awarded a contract for a Building Control Consultant (Approved Inspector) at Central Hall, National Railway Museum in York. The completion of the procurement process, categorised under building services consultancy, culminated on January 7, 2026, with the contract signed on the same day. The process followed an open competition below threshold procurement method and reflects a commitment to adhering to the Building Act 1984 and current Building Regulations. The awarded contract worth £87,600 gross spans from January 7, 2026, to January 6, 2028, with Yorkshire Building Control Limited, based in York, designated as the supplier.

This opportunity represents significant business growth potential for firms involved in building services consultancy. With the focus on providing building control services for a prestigious national museum, businesses specialising in building surveying and building consultancy services stand to benefit. SMEs and other suitably qualified entities, particularly those versed in navigating public procurement processes, would find this tender especially advantageous. The completion of the procurement stage marks an established relationship with a renowned public authority, potentially paving the way for long-term collaborations and enhanced industry credibility for the successful supplier.

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Notice Title

Building Control Consultant (Approved Inspector) at Central Hall, National Railway Museum

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 a Building Control Consultant 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001431-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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
TLE21 York

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YORKSHIRE BUILDING CONTROL

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