Tender

British Museum BIM Consultancy Framework

BRITISH MUSEUM

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The British Museum is soliciting tenders for a Building Information Management (BIM) Consultancy Framework, which falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. Located in London, UK, this procurement aims to appoint a BIM Partner to enhance building information management and improve the Museum's understanding of its built environment. The contract is a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure, with the current stage being active. Prospective bidders should note the deadline for expressing interest is set for 20 May 2026, and the anticipated award will be made by 17 August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in BIM consultancy services to secure long-term collaboration with the British Museum. Given the framework agreement nature, the successful bidder will serve as the sole supplier, providing consistent consultancy on call-off contracts. This opens doors for firms with expertise in data management, operational efficiency improvements, and CAPEX project delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable, and businesses will need to demonstrate quality, social value, and competitive day rates. The framework allows for dynamic interactions and strategic growth for businesses looking to expand in high-profile cultural projects within the central government sector.

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Notice Title

British Museum BIM Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

The Estates & Capital Projects Department (ECPD) at the British Museum seeks to appoint a Building Information Management (BIM) Partner to support BIM implementation through the establishment of a Framework. The goal of the framework is to improve the use of building information through the lifecycle of the building. ECPD has identified business needs to improve its understanding of its built environment (fabric, asset and operational), improve data management and access, enhance data efficiency, and improve both its CAPEX project delivery and OPEX operational activities. A single supplier will be appointed to the Framework Agreement to ensure consistency of approach and allow the Museum the flexibility it requires to call off consultancy assistance as and when needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036811-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2030 4-5 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
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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