Tender

Palaeontology Roof Project: Principal Contractor

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 09:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum, located in London, UK, is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Palaeontology Roof Project: Principal Contractor." The Museum seeks a principal contractor to manage the restoration works on the Palaeontology Building's roof. This project, which falls under the industry category of roof works and other special trade construction, is valued at £1.65 million, with a gross amount of £2 million. An open procurement method is employed, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 30th July 2025. The works are scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025, with phase one completion targeted by March 2026. The invitation to tender access requires a non-disclosure agreement, with the tender documents made available once this is completed.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in roof restoration and construction services. Firms with expertise in the coordination of complex projects, including those with experience handling phased works that maintain operational safety in public settings, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The Museum's emphasis on quality and relevant experience, alongside cost considerations, provides an attractive prospect for businesses focused on maintaining high standards. Companies eligible as SMEs are especially encouraged to apply, making this a viable chance for smaller enterprises to expand their project portfolio and collaborate on high-value public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Palaeontology Roof Project: Principal Contractor

Notice Description

The Museum is running a competition for the provision of Principal Contractor Services for the Palaeontology Building Roofing Project to complete restoration works to the Palaeontology Building roof. The restoration works will be completed in phases, the first of which must be completed by March 2026. An NDA will be required to access the tender documentation. This will be made available via the Selection Questionnaire stage and must be completed and returned to the Museum for counter signature. Once this has been completed, tenderers will be granted access to the tender documents. To access the NDA, please use the following link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9N562Z74BF To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963290424

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The future phases of work are not guaranteed to be appointed. They are subject to satisfactory performance and completion of Phase 2, achieving the Contractor's Requirements (under Statement of Requirements Section 5) in Phase 2, future costs ensuring value for money and the availability of additional funding for the future phases. If those criteria are met, the Museum would like to appoint the same Supplier to complete future phases of the Palaeontology Building Roofing Project using a new version of the Contract.

Planning Information

Employer's Agent, Pulse, sent an expression of interest letter to a number of roofing contractors as detailed below: Companies approached: Capital Roofing Ltd Quinn London Ltd Mundy Roofing Ltd Sykes & Son Limited McConnell Bloom Construction T&B Contractors The works comprise the replacement of the main roof covering across designated areas of the museum estate. The project includes scaffold access, temporary roof protections, removal of existing coverings, installation of new roofing materials, associated lead and flashing works, rainwater goods, and coordination with rooftop services (including existing M&E and PV units). The project will run concurrently with a separate cladding package, with shared access and logistics to be coordinated. Please note this is a live and operational public building, and works will need to be phased to maintain safe museum operations, and ensure that the building is kept fully water tight to protect the irreplaceable collections housed in the building. Below is an indicative programme (subject to change): •Tender Issue: Late June 2025 •Tender Return and Review: July 2025 •Award: August 2025 •Start on Site (SoS): August 2025 •Completion: Before March 2026 (to align with NHM financial approvals) The tender will also be issued via the NHM procurement portal. Please ensure you are registered and familiar with their system to receive full documentation. Please note that the formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will be issued in due course, following the indicative programme outlined above. We recommend that interested parties prepare accordingly and ensure they are fully registered on the NHM procurement portal to receive all tender documents promptly once released. Should you have any questions or require further information prior to the ITT issue, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037975-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45261200 - Roof-covering and roof-painting work

45261210 - Roof-covering work

45261214 - Bituminous roof-covering work

45261410 - Roof insulation work

45261420 - Waterproofing work

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

45261910 - Roof repair

45261920 - Roof maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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