Tender

Fire Engineering Consultant for the New Wing at the National Gallery

NATIONAL GALLERY

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery, located in Trafalgar Square, London, is seeking a Fire Engineering Consultant for a new development project at the Gallery. This active procurement process, classified under 'Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services', is being conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure. The tender was initiated on 22 May 2026, and key deadlines include the tender period ending on 22 June 2026, the enquiry period closing on 9 June 2026, and the potential award occurring by 20 July 2026. The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the fire strategy for a complex integration of new and existing gallery structures in a heritage-sensitive urban environment. The procurement, officially valued at approximately £240,000, demands capabilities in delivering fire engineering services for comparable high-sensitivity and public institution projects.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in fire engineering within heritage and cultural settings, particularly those experienced in navigating statutory approvals and regulations. Suitable candidates are expected to demonstrate both technical prowess and strategic insight into fire safety challenges within constrained environments. The procurement process involves a dual submission comprising a prequalification questionnaire and a detailed tender response focused on qualitative and commercial criteria. With a comprehensive scope including project design through to operational stages, this contract provides a lengthy engagement opportunity from August 2026 to March 2032, allowing the successful firm to build lasting partnerships with key stakeholders, such as the London Fire Brigade and other consultancy disciplines involved in the project.

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Notice Title

Fire Engineering Consultant for the New Wing at the National Gallery

Notice Description

The National Gallery is seeking to appoint a Fire Engineering 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 fire strategy across the Project, including matters relating to means of escape, compartmentation, smoke control, evacuation strategy, phased occupation, operational continuity, fire safety integration and coordination with the existing estate and publicly accessible environments. Candidates will be required to demonstrate experience in delivering fire engineering services of comparable scale, complexity and sensitivity within the United Kingdom, including projects involving cultural, public or civic institutions, operational environments and heritage-sensitive contexts. The role of the Fire Engineering Consultant will include, as a minimum: * acting in a lead role responsible for development and coordination of the fire strategy across the Project; * advising the Client and Project Team on fire safety strategy, means of escape, compartmentation, smoke control, evacuation, phased occupation and operational fire safety considerations; * supporting the development of integrated fire strategies across both the new development and integration with the existing National Gallery estate; * supporting planning, statutory approval and Building Regulations processes relating to fire engineering matters; * liaising with the London Fire Brigade, Registered Building Control Approver and other relevant stakeholders; * coordinating fire strategy requirements with the Architect, Landscape Architect, Structural Engineer, Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineer, Security Consultant, Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant and other relevant disciplines; * advising on fire engineering 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 fire engineering matters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048103-2026
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

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control 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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