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Whole Life Carbon Assessor and Sustainability Consultant

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 09:37

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 15:39

TenderUpdate

22 May 2025 at 11:26

Tender

22 May 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Whole Life Carbon Assessor and Sustainability Consultant." This initiative aims to provide comprehensive Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Sustainability Advice services across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded on 15 October 2025, which followed an open procedure where potential suppliers were invited to participate without any associated fees. The awarded contract, valued at £24,930 gross, to HAWKINS BROWN ARCHITECTURE LIMITED, commenced on 14 October 2025 and is set to continue until 31 August 2029.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, particularly those offering innovative sustainability solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier, Hawkins Brown Architecture Limited, are well-positioned to compete due to the framework's suitability criteria inclusive of SME participation, encouraging diverse business engagement. The framework's structure, allowing suppliers to provide services based on predetermined rates for specified scenarios, facilitates business growth by ensuring a steady flow of projects and potential call-offs throughout the contract period.

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Notice Title

Whole Life Carbon Assessor and Sustainability Consultant

Notice Description

SMG wishes to establish a framework for the provision of Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Sustainability Advice services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065484-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£20,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£20,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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

HAWKINS BROWN ARCHITECTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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