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Technical Adviser - Refurbishment and Roof Upgrade Design & Works - Palaeontology Building Northern Elevation

Natural History Museum

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 May 2026 at 15:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Apr 2026 at 09:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Apr 2026 at 11:38

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around the refurbishment and roof upgrade design and works for the Palaeontology Building's northern elevation at the Natural History Museum, located in London, United Kingdom. Delivered under direct award, the contract involved BPA Architecture as the supplier. Initiated in a tender process starting on 11 July 2023, the contract is anticipated to conclude by 31 March 2027. The process progressed to the award stage, with notable developments occurring as of 15 May 2026. The project's scope was expanded due to unforeseen circumstances, resulting in an increase in its value to above threshold levels, thereby impacting the original procurement evaluations.

This procurement opportunity provides ample business growth potential, particularly for architecture firms specialising in technical advisory and design services. With a direct award procurement method attributed to single supplier technical reasons and additional service requirements, businesses with specialised expertise in architectural design and roof refurbishment can benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the industry category of architectural and related services stand to gain from participating in similar central government projects, located predominantly in the UK region, offering extended timelines and heightened project values.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Adviser - Refurbishment and Roof Upgrade Design & Works - Palaeontology Building Northern Elevation

Notice Description

The contract is for Technical Adviser/Architect Services for a programme of works required to the facade overcladding and roof of the Palaeontology building at the Natural History Museum. The contract was originally below threshold but contract variations are bringing the total value to above threshold. The contract originally started on 11 July 2023 and is expected to be completed by 31 March 2027.

Procurement Information

BPA Architecture was awarded the contract for Palaeontology Cladding and roofing project in May 2024. In addition to the original scope of works, additional services were required due to unforeseen circumstances. These led to an uplift in the contract value. Furthermore, the contract was extended to complete the original scope of works, leading to a further uplift in the contract value. The final phase of these works now needs to be completed, which was noted in the original below threshold procurement exercise but not costed and included within the total contract value. These bring the total contract value to above threshold.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ebc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045021-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural History Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPA Architecture

Further Information

Notice Documents

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