Tender

Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant for the New Wing

NATIONAL GALLERY

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery in London is seeking a Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant for the design and delivery of engineering services for a new wing at Trafalgar Square. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a competitive selective procedure being employed, indicating a shortlist of five suppliers will be invited to tender. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 2nd March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 17th February 2026. The total contract value is set at £3,000,000, and it is classified under civil and structural engineering consultancy services.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in civil and structural engineering consultancy to contribute to a high-profile project in central London. Companies with expertise in managing complex architectural projects, with capabilities in coordinating with multiple stakeholders and authorities, will find this opportunity particularly favourable. With a focus on quality and resource scheduling in the award criteria, businesses that can offer comprehensive technical solutions and demonstrate strong social value will have a competitive edge. The contract's duration, from May 2026 to March 2032, further suggests long-term involvement and stable business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant for the New Wing

Notice Description

The National Gallery is looking to appoint a Civil and Structural (C&S) Engineering Consultant with the capability, capacity and relevant experience to design and support the delivery of C&S engineering services for a new wing to the Gallery, located on Trafalgar Square in central London. The role of the C&S Engineering Consultant will include, as a minimum: * Leading and coordinating C&S engineering design inputs in support of the project brief and architectural intent. * Developing civil and structural design information appropriate to each RIBA stage, including calculations, reports, drawings, models, schedules, specifications and performance requirements. * Coordinating interfaces with the Architect, MEP engineers, specialist designers, highways authorities, utilities providers and the wider project team, including interfaces with existing structures, foundations, below-ground constraints and live operational conditions. * Supporting statutory and technical approvals, including Building Regulations compliance, temporary works considerations, and providing technical input to planning, listed building and heritage submissions where required. * Supporting procurement activities, including preparation of tender information, responses to tender queries, evaluation of contractor proposals, and design development during contractor procurement. * Providing construction-stage support including responses to RFIs, attendance at coordination meetings, inspections as required, review of contractor design portions (where applicable), monitoring of structural works, and support to handover, defects resolution and post-completion activities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061561
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009465-2026
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

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 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

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

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