Award

NHM150 Western Galleries Feasibility - Lead Designer

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Award

22 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London has undertaken a procurement process for the project titled "NHM150 Western Galleries Feasibility - Lead Designer" aimed at revitalising its internal spaces in anticipation of its 150th anniversary. This procurement falls under the services category and involves construction work relevant to art and cultural buildings. The procurement process, governed by the open procedure, reached the award stage on 22nd October 2025, with a contract period running from 14th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was presented to Haworth Tompkins Limited, with the total contract value amounting to £180,000. The project's main focus is the refurbishment and adaptation of the Western Galleries and other associated facilities, which includes a feasibility study to be completed by March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the architectural, construction, and cultural services industries, particularly those with expertise in refurbishing historical and cultural sites. SMEs are well-suited for this contract, as highlighted by the successful bid from Haworth Tompkins Limited, an SME. The open procedure encourages broad participation by allowing businesses to showcase their expertise in building surveyor and heritage consultant services. This ongoing project represents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to a high-profile transformation within a major cultural institution, potentially enhancing their portfolio and visibility within the sector.

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Notice Title

NHM150 Western Galleries Feasibility - Lead Designer

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum has announced important transformations of its internal spaces ahead of its 150th anniversary. As part of these transformation, the popular Dinosaur Gallery and other ground floor galleries will be restored and the first and second floor Origins Gallery and the Old General Herbarium and other back of house areas, currently closed to the public, will be reopened and returned to public use. In order to enable these transformations, a feasibility study on the Western Galleries will take place by the end of March 2026. The Museum wishes to secure the services of Lead Designer including Heritage Consultant and Building Surveyor services to lead a design team in producing a Feasibility for the refurbishment and adaptation of the Western Galleries and supporting facilities. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=988852225

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067427-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212311 - Art gallery construction work

45212313 - Museum construction work

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71200000 - Architectural and related services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Chloe Higgins
Contact Email
c.higgins@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWORTH TOMPKINS

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