Tender

Planning Services Consultant for the New Wing

NATIONAL GALLERY

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery in London is initiating a tender process for the appointment of a Planning Services Consultant to facilitate the development of a new wing at its Trafalgar Square location. This prestigious project, situated within a constrained heritage context, involves integration with existing Grade I listed structures, such as the Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building. The procurement is currently in the 'tender' stage, with submissions concluding on 26th May 2026. The competitive route is an open, flexible procedure with a tender value of £240,000, covering RIBA stages 1-7. Business entities with expertise in urban planning, particularly those versed in heritage settings and working within Westminster, will find this opportunity pertinent.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for planning consultancies adept at managing complex urban projects within historical contexts. Businesses capable of forming multi-disciplinary teams or collaborative arrangements are encouraged to participate, provided they can clearly define roles within their submission. The procurement process includes an evaluation based on quality and commercial offer, prioritising the understanding of the project's planning context and the delivery approach. This opens the door for consultancies that are able to demonstrate strong project management capabilities, financial stability, and technical expertise, especially those experienced in stakeholder engagement with organisations such as Westminster City Council and Historic England. The National Gallery will contract with a clearly identified Lead Supplier, providing a long-term growth prospect extending until April 2032.

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Notice Title

Planning Services Consultant for the New Wing

Notice Description

The National Gallery is seeking to appoint a Planning Consultant with the capability, capacity and relevant experience to support the delivery of a new development at the Gallery, located on Trafalgar Square in central London. The Project will involve the development of a new building integrated with the existing National Gallery estate, including the Grade I listed Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building, within a highly constrained and sensitive cultural and heritage context. The successful Planning Consultant will be appointed to undertake professional services across RIBA Stages 1-7, as set out in the Scope of Services included within the Form of Appointment. Candidates will be required to demonstrate experience in delivering planning consultancy services of comparable scale, complexity and sensitivity within the United Kingdom, and in particular within the City of Westminster, including work in heritage settings, constrained urban sites and live operational environments. The role of the Planning Consultant will include, as a minimum: * leading and coordinating the planning strategy for the Project; * reviewing, validating and developing the existing planning strategy already established during the design competition process; * advising on planning policy, heritage, listed building, stakeholder and programme matters relevant to the Project; * leading engagement with Westminster City Council, Historic England and other statutory consultees and stakeholders; * supporting the preparation, coordination and submission of planning applications, Listed Building Consent applications and associated supporting documentation; * advising on planning risk, mitigation and programme certainty; * supporting the Project through design development, procurement and construction, including ongoing planning advice where required. It is recognised that Candidates may propose multi-disciplinary teams or collaborative arrangements. Where this is the case, the contractual relationship between organisations and the allocation of roles and responsibilities must be clearly described in the submission. The organisation with which the National Gallery will contract must be clearly identified as the Lead Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038414-2026
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
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

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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