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National Gallery Research Centre Excavation and Structures

National Gallery

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 12:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery is undertaking a significant project titled "National Gallery Research Centre Excavation and Structures," aimed at transforming existing spaces into a modern research facility that connects the Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building in London. This project falls under the category of structural work within the construction industry. The procurement process is in the award stage, with Erith Contractors Limited named as the intended awardee for the excavation and structural works. Critical dates for the project include the contract period beginning on 13 May 2026 and ending on 31 October 2027, with a previous tender process conducted with a selective competitive procedure highlighting opportunities for qualified suppliers.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction, structural, and excavation works, especially for those capable of either large-scale or SME services. It is particularly suited for firms experienced in basement excavation and structural work, as articulated in the anticipated scope, which includes demolition, excavation with archaeological investigation, and civil construction works. While major players such as Erith Contractors, Kilnbridge Structures, and Deconstruct (UK) Limited have been part of the competitive bidding, the tender emphasises a competitive flexible procedure, allowing businesses with appropriate expertise and resources to engage and benefit significantly from this transformative project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Gallery Research Centre Excavation and Structures

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 Excavation and Structural Works portion of the project. The anticipated scope of works includes: -Demolition and strip out -Excavation including archaeological investigation -Structural works including underpinning and structural opening -Lift installation works -Civil construction works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039136-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112420 - Basement excavation work

45223200 - Structural works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,697,401 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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

ERITH CONTRACTORS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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