Notice Information
Notice Title
National Gallery Research Centre Fit Out
Notice Description
The purpose of this project is to create a connection between the Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building and transforming an existing space into a modern, functional research facility designed for both staff and public use. The works are divided into two distinct contracts: Structural Works Package - covering structural and excavation works. Fitout Works Package - covering the fit-out and completion of the facility. This Tender relates specifically to the Fitout Works portion of the project. The anticipated scope of works includes: -Installation and commissioning of all MEP systems. -Installation of all wall, floor and ceiling finishes. -Installation of joinery elements such as desks, library shelving and seating areas to form libraries and study rooms. -Construction of access elements such as stairs The contract start date of April 2026 is in advance of mobilisation and site handover to allow for the contractor involvement in taking the designs to stage 5. Mobilisation is to be no later than 27 May 2027 Contract completion date is an estimate, to be agreed with the contractor.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f5e6
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002666-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
45400000 - Building completion work
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £7,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £7,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Jan 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 4 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
- NATIONAL GALLERY
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- contracting@nationalgallery.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- WC2N 5DN
- Post Town
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002666-2026
13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082969-2025
15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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