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Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London is initiating a public procurement process for a Cold Water Services Design Consultancy, aiming to upgrade its existing cold water systems at South Kensington. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, inviting interest from potential design consultants to act as technical advisors during the refurbishment and installation phases. This opportunity falls under the building services consultancy services category, and potential contractors should refer to the preliminary market engagement notice for upcoming engagements. Key dates include an engagement deadline on 24th June 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 31st August 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building services, plumbing, and engineering consultancy. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those familiar with public authority projects, would be well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £300,000 (gross £360,000), this represents a substantial business opportunity for consultants capable of delivering comprehensive design and technical advice services. Interested firms are encouraged to express their interest by completing the associated questionnaire, providing an avenue for growth and engagement with a high-profile client in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cold Water Services Design Consultancy

Notice Description

This opportunity is for Design Consultancy Services to survey, assess, review and design an upgrade of existing Cold Water Services systems at the Natural History Museum at South Kensington. The Design Consultant is also expected to act as the NHM's technical advisor during refurbishment works and installation phase. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-services-consultancy-services./CJ325AF2C9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CJ325AF2C9

Planning Information

During the week commencing 15 June, the below companies were approached with a questionnaire to express their interest in tendering for the Cold Water Services Design Consultancy opportunity at the Natural History Museum. The questionnaire shared with the companies can be found at this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/vV5Krf8wqr. Those who wish to express their interest in the opportunity are encouraged to complete the questionnaire. The below ten companies have been approached directly: 1)WSP 2)Hoare Lea 3)Martin Thomas Associate 4)Baily Garner LLP 5)Buro Happold Limited 6)Concertus Design and Property Consultants Limited 7)Frankham Consultancy Group Limited 8)Pick Everard 9)Services Design Solution 10)calfordseaden LLP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057989-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71321300 - Plumbing consultancy services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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