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title: "British Museum Western Range Competition to find an Architect-Led Design Team"
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# British Museum Western Range Competition to find an Architect-Led Design Team

Buyer: THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0e6ef2f-78bb-4845-9ea3-fa37bcc04a30

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## Summary

The British Museum has announced the award of a contract for the significant architectural transformation of its Western Range in Bloomsbury, London. The procurement process, completed in the Award stage on 10th October 2025, involved a selective method through a restricted procedure. This prestigious project falls under the "Architectural and related services" category (CPV code: 71200000) and includes comprehensive plans to reimagine key parts of the museum, enhancing galleries, storage facilities, and visitor amenities. With a contract period from 12th September 2025 to 31st March 2036, and a total value of £47,477,472, this project aims to make the collection as accessible as possible, promising a significant evolution of the museum's iconic site.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the architecture and design sectors, particularly those capable of leading visionary projects on a large scale. The successful collaboration will involve the British Museum and suppliers such as Lina Gotmeh, an SME specialising in architectural services, and Ove Arup & Partners Limited, a large firm renowned for multidisciplinary engineering expertise. Businesses with similar competencies, including project management and innovative design solutions, stand to benefit from engagement in future phases or related projects as the museum seeks to enhance its infrastructure and services. The focus on delivering a transformative visitor experience indicates a sustained demand for specialised architectural services, promising growth potential for firms adept in handling prominent cultural commissions.

## Notice

Please note this is a Contract Award Notice to announce the conclusion of the procurement it is not a new opportunity. The British Museum is delighted to launch this international competition to choose a visionary, architect-led design team to work with the Museum to develop an extraordinary design for a significant part of its Bloomsbury site: The Western Range. This is an important commission to re-envisage and transform key parts of the main, iconic site in Bloomsbury. This will be the Museum's biggest building project since the 1820s, when work commenced on the original quadrangle. The ambition is significant: to restore the Western Range and, in so doing, reimagine a third of the existing gallery area, deliver improved collections storage and create new amenities to enhance the visitor experience, making the collection as accessible as possible to all the Museum's audiences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17af502a-07be-4cd1-8794-2c3a90e3a96c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,477,472 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,286,352 |
| 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 | THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LINA GOTMEH; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17af502a-07be-4cd1-8794-2c3a90e3a96c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17af502a-07be-4cd1-8794-2c3a90e3a96c
  10th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=982556207
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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