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title: "V&A Gilbert Galleries - Design"
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# V&A Gilbert Galleries - Design

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM (THE "V&A")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a04d3df0-fdb1-43df-9361-4932dc3fcdd7

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is seeking a team to design the Gilbert Galleries, showcasing the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection in London, United Kingdom. This selective procurement opportunity, following a restricted procedure, involves architectural design services, structural engineers, and various consultancy services. The tender period ends on 15th February 2023, with a contract period from 17th April 2023 to 30th November 2023.

This tender by the V&A for the design of the Gilbert Galleries presents a business opportunity for firms specialising in architectural design, engineering, heritage consultancy, and related services. Companies interested in contributing to cultural exhibition spaces and historic preservation projects would find this opportunity well-suited. The tender process allows for businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a valuable contract with the renowned Victoria and Albert Museum.

## Notice

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection comprises some of the most beautiful and intricate objects ever made, many in precious metals, from a minute to a monumental scale. It is notable for its European and British 'masterpieces' including gold and silver objects, snuffboxes, painted enamels and stone and glass mosaics. At present, four galleries in the V&A (G70-73) are dedicated to showing a selection of objects from the Gilbert Collection. Around 430 objects are on display (approximately half of the entire collection). Objects are frequently loaned out and have been included in shows around the world. The Victoria and Albert Museum ("V&A") wishes to appoint a team for the design of the Gilbert Galleries. The disciplines required are: architectural design services, structural engineers, M&E engineers, heritage consultancy, fire and access consultancy, and CDM services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59810b2e-9cfa-45c5-85d0-37e4b2e065d3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM (THE "V&A") |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2023 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59810b2e-9cfa-45c5-85d0-37e4b2e065d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59810b2e-9cfa-45c5-85d0-37e4b2e065d3
  13th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Architectural-design-services./R5QM5VY3QT
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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