This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 14:25

TenderUpdate

14 Apr 2026 at 12:16

Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The British Museum has embarked on a significant procurement process to appoint a Registered Building Control Approver for its Western Range re-development project. The procurement and tender documents involve the management support of Gardiner & Theobald LLP and were awarded on the 2nd of July 2026, with BUREAU VERITAS UK LIMITED winning the contract valued at £379,600. The contract, taking the form of an open procedure, targets the services sector under building-inspection services, classified under CPV code 71315400. Key dates include the commencement of the contract on the 15th of July 2026, lasting until the 31st of March 2036, primarily located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents comprehensive opportunities for firms with expertise in building inspection and management to engage in a decade-long project surrounding the iconic British Museum. Businesses, especially SMEs that can offer competitive quality and price, have the potential to gain long-term benefits and growth from participating in such a high-profile and prestigious project. The priority given to quality and price in the award criteria suggests that firms with a balanced offer of expertise and cost efficiency are well-suited to compete in and benefit from this procurement initiative. Participating in this project allows companies to align with a forward-thinking re-development in the cultural sector, enhancing their profile and expanding their portfolio within the UK and internationally.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Western Range Registered Building Control Approver

Notice Description

The British Museum wishes to appoint a Registered Building Control Approver to provide Building Control advice throughout the re-development of the Western Range and associated enabling works projects. The Western Range is a substantial part of the estate that is in urgent need of both repair and re-imagining. The re-development offers the Museum an opportunity to make a statement of its future intent, through reimagined galleries, new state-of-the-art storage facilities and engaging contemporary architecture, in juxtaposition to the highly significant and already celebrated listed buildings on the site. The Western Range comprises around 7,500m2 of gallery space and currently houses the Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece (including the Parthenon Sculptures), Rome, and Ancient Assyria and Middle East collections, along with 4,500m2 of back-of-house collection storage space.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062385-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£379,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH MUSEUM
Additional Buyers

GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3DG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUREAU VERITAS

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