Tender

MEP Engineering Consultant for the New Wing

NATIONAL GALLERY

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 13:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery of the United Kingdom, located in Trafalgar Square, London, is seeking an MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health) Engineering Consultant for the development of a new wing in the Gallery. This project, currently in the tender stage, aims to cover RIBA stages 1 to 7, with a completion period spanning from May 2026 to March 2032. The tender follows a competitive flexible procedure, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 17th February 2026 and a selection of up to five suppliers for tender interviews. The contract is valued at £3.3 million GBP and is classified under engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for engineering firms specializing in large-scale gallery or museum projects, particularly those with experience in comprehensive MEP installations and coordination with existing services and live operational constraints. The consultancy role includes leading and coordinating engineering inputs, developing MEP design information, and providing construction-stage support, among other responsibilities. Businesses capable of handling the technical and regulatory challenges associated with the development of cultural institutions will find this project highly beneficial for growth and exposure within both the building services sector and the public authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MEP Engineering Consultant for the New Wing

Notice Description

The National Gallery is looking to appoint a Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Engineering Consultant with the capability and capacity to design and support the delivery of building services for a new wing to the Gallery, located on Trafalgar Square in central London. The contract will cover RIBA stages 1 - 7. The role of the MEP Consultant will include, as a minimum: * Lead and coordinate Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health engineering design inputs in support of the project brief and architectural intent. * Develop MEP design information appropriate to each RIBA stage, including calculations, reports, drawings, schematics, schedules, specifications/performance requirements and coordination information. * Coordinate MEP interfaces with the Architect, other engineers, specialist designers and the wider project team, including interfaces with existing services and live operational constraints. * Support statutory and technical approvals, including Building Regulations compliance and relevant authority engagement, and provide technical input to planning / heritage submissions where required. * Support procurement activities, tender queries, design development during contractor procurement, and respond to technical clarifications. * Provide construction-stage support including responses to RFIs, inspections as required, review of contractor design (where applicable), commissioning support, witnessing and sign-off activities, and support to handover, soft landings and defects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005294-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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

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