Tender

Western Range Registered Building Control Approver

BRITISH MUSEUM

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14 Apr 2026 at 12:16

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09 Apr 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The British Museum, a public authority under central government, is seeking to appoint a Registered Building Control Approver for the redevelopment of the Western Range located at Great Russell Street, London. This tender involves the provision of building-inspection services within an open procedure framework, classified under CPV code 71315400. The tender process is currently active, with key deadlines including the inquiry period ending on 24 April 2026 and tender submissions due by 5 May 2026. The contract period begins on 1 June 2026 and runs until 31 March 2036, reflecting the extensive nature of the project valued at £222,000 gross. Gardiner & Theobald LLP is facilitating project management and procurement documentation preparation. The redevelopment aims to repair and modernise approximately 7,500 square metres of gallery space and 4,500 square metres of storage, alongside reimagined galleries and new facilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building control and inspection services. With a focus on quality and price equally weighted at 50% each, the award criteria reflect a holistic assessment approach. SMEs are encouraged to participate, enhancing their visibility and potential for substantial contract value within the public sector. The project, associated with culturally significant collections like Ancient Egypt and Greece, offers businesses a prominent role in an iconic institution's future direction. Engaging in such a project could bolster a firm's credentials and portfolio, attracting further growth opportunities within heritage conservation and architectural development sectors.

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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. The estimated contract value is based on benchmarking against comparable projects and is provided for indicative purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033748-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 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
BRITISH MUSEUM
Additional Buyers

GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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