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Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Passivhaus & Principal Designer Services - Boston Spa Renewed

British Library Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Dec 2025 at 09:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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02 Dec 2025 at 09:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board has awarded a contract to Buro Happold Limited for the ongoing development of mechanical and electrical engineering services as part of the Boston Spa Renewed programme. This direct award aims to maintain compatibility and prevent technical discrepancies within existing processes, avoiding difficulties in operation or maintenance. Located in London, the British Library is a central government public authority and seeks to continue this project with Buro Happold due to their extensive involvement since 2021. The procurement, completed and now in the award stage, is conducted under UK legislation 2023/54, with a contract period starting on 3rd December 2025 and ending on 31st July 2026, covering multiple United Kingdom regions.

This tender showcases opportunities in engineering design services and mechanical engineering for businesses capable of delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Large-scale engineering firms with experience in Passivhaus designs and principal design services would find this tender particularly attractive, as these skills align with the needs of the Boston Spa Renewed programme. Additionally, firms should anticipate opportunities to collaborate with public sector entities and provide innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, contributing to sustainable and efficient building operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer Passivhaus & Principal Designer Services - Boston Spa Renewed

Notice Description

Design and deliver the mechanical and electrical engineering scheme for British Library Boston Spa Renewed programme

Procurement Information

Buro Happold were appointed to the Boston Spa Renewed contract in 2021 and have worked with the British Library, the main contractor and other organisations to design and deliver the mechanical and electrical engineering scheme for that programme. At this stage a change of supplier would:- a) result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079571-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£353,660 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£353,660 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Library Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Postcode Area
North West 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
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURO HAPPOLD LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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