This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 13:49

Planning

19 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Cold Water Services Design Consultancy," with the primary focus on building services and plumbing consultancy. This opportunity involves the surveying, assessment, review, and design of an upgrade for existing cold water systems at the Museum's South Kensington site. The tender is active and falls under the procurement method known as an open procedure. Key dates include a tender period ending on 31st July 2026, with the contract due to start on 31st August 2026 and extend until 31st March 2027, with the potential for renewal up to 2029. The tendering process allows electronic submissions via an eSourcing platform, with English as the language of communication.

This consultancy tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in building services, plumbing consultancy, and engineering services within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project requires expertise in design consultancy, project management, and technical advisement. Given that the contract's value is substantial and supports the museum in upgrading its infrastructure, it presents an ideal chance for consultancies with relevant experience and innovative solutions to make impactful contributions and potentially establish long-term relationships with a prestigious institution like the Natural History Museum.

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. To gain access to the tender documentation, an NDA is required as confidential information will be shared. Please access the NDA using the link below and ensure this is completed by an appropriate member of your organisation. This will be counter signed by the NHM and returned to you via Delta e-Sourcing. Once this has been completed, the tenderer will be granted access to the tender documentation. https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CJ325AF2C9

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term for a period of up to 2 (two) years (the "Renewal Period") at NHM's sole discretion, by NHM giving the Consultant not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable). Subject to funding availability, the programme of works may continue to 31 March 2029. Each extension will be issued under a new contract to the Contractor.

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/060830-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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