Tender

The Wallace Collection - Fire Engineer (Signed NDA request only)

THE WALLACE COLLECTION

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Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 13:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wallace Collection, operating out of London, is seeking a qualified Fire Engineer as part of a major re-development under its Masterplan project. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions to be made through the mytenders portal, with a deadline for NDA submission by 11th July 2025. The project requires completion of RIBA Stage 4 design and further services up to Stage 7 to ensure compliance with modern fire safety regulations in a historical context. The tender has been structured as an open procedure under the services category, with a contract value of £120,000. The anticipated start date for the contract is 15th August 2025, with the award expected by 14th August 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in historical building compliance, particularly those specialising in fire safety engineering. Companies with capabilities in supporting complex procurement and delivery in heritage projects will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as they are deemed suitable candidates. A focus on quality, alongside competitive pricing, is crucial, with the tender documents indicating a 70% weighting on quality criteria. Engaging in such a high-profile project with a distinguished institution like The Wallace Collection can significantly enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Wallace Collection - Fire Engineer (Signed NDA request only)

Notice Description

The Wallace Collection (TWC) is seeking to appoint a Fire Engineer for a significant re-development project as part of TWC's Masterplan. The completion of a full RIBA Stage 4 design is required, along with RIBA Stage 5/6/7 services. Tenderers must demonstrate sufficient capability to support the procurement and delivery of the project at the Wallace Collection in Westminster, London. TWC requires a Fire Engineer with extensive experience in fire safety design that ensures compliance with resilience, fire, and life safety regulations and guidance, specifically within existing buildings in a historical context.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037836-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 16 Jun 2030 4-5 years
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
THE WALLACE COLLECTION
Additional Buyers

GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP

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
WC1E 7BD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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