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title: "Principal Contractor - Waterhouse Building Facade Restoration Programme"
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# Principal Contractor - Waterhouse Building Facade Restoration Programme

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44fc2c3f-e4de-4e02-8939-f2443a91863e

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum in London has awarded a £9.6 million contract for the Principal Contractor role in the Waterhouse Building Facade Restoration Programme. The procurement process utilised a selective method with a restricted procedure. The contract period is from November 2, 2023, to February 28, 2025, and the tender period ended on November 1, 2023.

This public tender presents an opportunity for construction companies specialising in building restoration works, particularly those with experience in cultural heritage projects. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and requires expertise in the construction industry, specifically related to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants. Businesses should be prepared to operate in London and adhere to the specific deadlines outlined in the contract.

## Notice

Principal Contractor for the construction programme of works required to complete the full restoration of the facades of the Grade 1 Listed Waterhouse Building in South Kensington, London.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005889b9-3d35-47c3-a07e-a5390be67563 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DBR (LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005889b9-3d35-47c3-a07e-a5390be67563

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005889b9-3d35-47c3-a07e-a5390be67563
  15th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=830660558
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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