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Design Architect for a New Wing at the National Gallery

National Gallery

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 12:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 10:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery, a central government public authority located in Trafalgar Square, London, has completed a procurement process for the design of a new wing to enhance its gallery space. This architectural project aims to create a distinguished, sustainable public realm, strengthening its connection within London’s arts quarter. The competitive flexible procedure, a selective procurement method, resulted in the successful tenderer being Kengo Kuma & Associates, INC., a large-scale architectural firm. This tender, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-059759, was initiated on 10th September 2025, and concluded with an award announcement on 7th April 2026. The contract, valued at £8.495 million, is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and run until 31st December 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design services to contribute to a landmark project within a high-visibility arts quarter. The project’s scope, which includes transforming the space between Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square, offers extensive opportunities for firms experienced in handling large-scale public projects. Companies with an innovative approach to sustainable design and a robust record in public realm enhancements will find this contract favourable for expanding their portfolio and reinforcing their market presence. The architectural design services industry, particularly those prioritising high-quality design concepts, are well-suited to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Architect for a New Wing at the National Gallery

Notice Description

Following our 200th anniversary celebrations, we are launching a landmark architectural competition for the design of a transformative new wing and public realm. Our ambition is to create an architecturally distinguished, sustainable, and state-of-the-art new wing and public space. The new wing will be built on the last remaining part of the National Gallery campus: St Vincent House. The property was acquired nearly 30 years ago, for the purpose of expanding gallery space, and currently houses a hotel and office complex. The project aims to invigorate this corner of central London, connecting Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. Embedding the Gallery as a cornerstone within London's arts quarter, it will also cement our reputation as a leader in the art world and the UK's commitment to culture and heritage. The purpose of this competition is to find exceptional architects to take on the extraordinary responsibility that designing this new wing will entail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059759
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031417-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£8,495,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Gallery
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kengo Kuma & Associates, INC.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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