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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 14:06

Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery, a central government public authority located in London, is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Engineering Consultant for the development of a new wing at Trafalgar Square. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of tenders. This contract, guided by UK legislation 2023/54, utilises a selective procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. The contract will encompass RIBA stages 1 to 7, including various engineering design services related to mechanical and electrical installations. The award, scheduled for signature on the 19th of June, 2026, will have a contract period beginning on the 22nd of June, 2026, and ending on the 31st of March, 2032. The main supplier, MAX FORDHAM LLP, based in London, is set to be awarded the contract, with a gross value of £2,164,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building services engineering, particularly those with expertise in mechanical and electrical systems. SMEs and larger firms with experience in navigating the complexities of heritage site developments, statutory approvals, and environmental compliance are well-suited to engage in this procurement. With only five shortlisted suppliers invited to tender, businesses that can effectively demonstrate their technical capabilities and offer competitive pricing will find this an excellent opportunity to enhance their portfolio and collaborate on a high-profile project with a prestigious institution like the National Gallery. Suitable entities include engineering consultancies with robust capabilities in project coordination, compliance, and technical design delivery, aligning with the tender’s high-quality requirements and technical challenges.

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Notice Title

MEP Engineering Consultant for the New Wing

Notice Description

The National Gallery is appointing 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053877-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,804,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAX FORDHAM

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