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title: "GB-London: Principal Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc80d776-a036-46ff-b21f-07439cc05e1d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2022-10-10"
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# GB-London: Principal Contractor

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc80d776-a036-46ff-b21f-07439cc05e1d

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum has awarded a contract for the restoration and repair of wrought and cast iron railings, gates, and associated structures in London. The contract was valued at £820,804 and was awarded to Chris Topp and Company Limited. The procurement process was completed, with the tender period ending on 27th May 2022 and the contract period scheduled from 30th August 2022 to 7th December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for construction companies specialising in metalworking, specifically those with experience in restoration and repair of historical structures. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, especially around London, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Natural History Museum, as the buying organisation, sought a Principal Contractor to undertake the specified works, providing a clear scope for interested firms to engage and showcase their capabilities in delivering heritage-focused projects.

## Notice

The Natural History Museum wished to secure the services of a Principal Contractor to undertake the restoration and repair of the NHM boundary wrought and cast iron railings, gates and associated stone piers, coping stones and retaining brick walls - Bays 31-57 along Cromwell Road and Exhibition Road.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce26c03b-2c6c-488c-a9fc-c1836971ad8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2022 - 7 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £820,804 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £820,804 |
| 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 | CHRIS TOPP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262670 - Metalworking

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2022 at 17:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce26c03b-2c6c-488c-a9fc-c1836971ad8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce26c03b-2c6c-488c-a9fc-c1836971ad8d
  10th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=725453532
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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