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title: "Photography Centre Phase 2 Structural, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (SMEP) Consultant"
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# Photography Centre Phase 2 Structural, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (SMEP) Consultant

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a6774d5-0f23-4f15-80d4-5410845a067e

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum is currently seeking a Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (SMEP) consultant for Phase 2 of their Photography Centre project located in Kensington, London. This tender, identified as BIP398258897, is part of an open procurement process and is scheduled to conclude on 17 June 2019. The project aims to enhance public understanding of photography and its history by modernising the existing space and connecting it to previously completed areas. The contract period for the awarded services will commence on 15 July 2019 and run until 1 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design services, particularly those focused on mechanical and electrical installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the services required may benefit from innovative design approaches and adaptive strategies. Companies with experience in public sector projects and collaborative design processes will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to growth through further engagements with prestigious organisations like the V&A.

## Notice

The V&A is seeking a suitably qualified and experiences Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (SMEP) consultant to join the design team for Phase 2 of the Photography Gallery project. The overall purpose is to create a state-of-the-art International Photography Centre at the V&A, to improve public understanding of the history of photography and its techniques. Phase 1 has been delivered and encompasses rooms 99, 100 & 101. Phase 2 is now commencing. The design for the second phase of the Photography Centre comprises of rooms 95, 96, 97 and 98, a new roof to the Tapestry Gallery (room 94) and a large amount of M&E upgrade / replacement works. These spaces will join Phase 1 to complete and reopen the suite of rooms originally designed and built in the 1860s. It is important that there is coherence across the spaces associated with Phases 1 and 2 of the Photography Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb708df-6adf-4945-a3bd-60aed24c07a5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 20 May 2019 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb708df-6adf-4945-a3bd-60aed24c07a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb708df-6adf-4945-a3bd-60aed24c07a5
  20th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kensington:-Engineering-design-services-for-mechanical-and-electrical-installations-for-buildings./4P643H8X9U
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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