Tender

Sustainability Consultant for the New Wing at the National Gallery

NATIONAL GALLERY

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22 May 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery in London, a central government public authority, is currently in the tender stage for appointing a Sustainability Consultant to support a new development project at its Trafalgar Square location. This project involves integrating a new building with the existing estate, requiring sensitivity to urban, cultural, and heritage considerations. The tender is classified under environmental engineering consultancy services and follows an open, competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22nd June 2026, with the award period concluding on 20th July 2026, and the contract commencing on 1st August 2026. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the procurement process involves a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and an Invitation to Tender, with submissions to be made electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainability consultancy, particularly those experienced in the integration of sustainability strategies in heritage-sensitive environments. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in managing Whole Life Carbon assessments, circular economy principles, and environmental performance will be well-suited to compete. The project requires collaboration across disciplines such as architectural and engineering teams, making it ideal for consultancy firms with robust project management capabilities and those able to provide strategic advice on sustainability across various stages of development. Given the substantial estimated contract value of £240,000, this project can offer growth potential for firms looking to expand their portfolio in high-profile cultural projects.

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Notice Title

Sustainability Consultant for the New Wing at the National Gallery

Notice Description

The National Gallery is seeking to appoint a Sustainability 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 within a highly constrained and sensitive urban, cultural and heritage context. The appointed consultant will be required to support the development and coordination of the sustainability strategy across the Project, including matters relating to operational energy, embodied carbon, Whole Life Carbon, circular economy principles, demolition and retention strategy, environmental performance, planning policy compliance and integration with the existing estate and heritage context. The role of the Sustainability Consultant will include, as a minimum: * acting in a lead role responsible for development and coordination of the sustainability strategy across the Project; * advising the Client and Project Team on operational energy, embodied carbon, Whole Life Carbon, circular economy principles, environmental performance and sustainability policy compliance; * supporting the development of integrated sustainability strategies across both the new development and integration with the existing National Gallery estate; supporting planning, statutory approval and environmental certification processes, including Whole Life Carbon assessments, Circular Economy Statements and BREEAM certification; * advising on sustainability considerations relating to demolition, retention, retrofit and adaptation of existing buildings; * coordinating sustainability requirements with the Architect, Structural Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineer, Planning Consultant, Cost Consultant and other relevant disciplines; * advising on sustainability considerations relating to existing buildings, operational environments, constrained conditions and heritage-sensitive contexts; and * supporting the Project through design, procurement, construction, handover and operational stages, including ongoing advice in relation to sustainability matters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048089-2026
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

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy 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
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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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