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title: "NRM Building Regulations Principal Designer - AWARD"
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# NRM Building Regulations Principal Designer - AWARD

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfeda7e5-d1eb-45f1-81db-dd2bd1e13e2d

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, based in London at Exhibition Road, South Kensington, has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the role of Principal Designer for the Central Hall Building at the National Railway Museum in York. The contract, under the CPV category 'Building services', has been awarded to Keelagher Okey Associates Ltd, and is valued at £20,300 GBP. The open procedure tender, intended to provide consultancy services as defined by Building Regulations, concluded with its award notice published on 27th August 2025. The project falls within the remit of Building Safety Act 2022 and begins on 24th March 2025, running until the end of December 2027. This procurement opportunity represents significant involvement in museum construction and compliance with updated safety legislation.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in building consultancy, surveying, and regulatory compliance within historical sites and buildings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand well-suited to leverage this opportunity due to its wide geographic implications including the UK and various overseas territories. By participating in such projects, firms can enhance their portfolio through involvement in prestigious cultural infrastructure and contribute to the conservation and innovation in museum services. The strategic focus on professional services in building design under current regulations offers a competitive edge to firms with expertise in safety legislation fulfillment and museum construction projects.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide professional services to the Museum during the design and construction of the Central Hall Building at the National Railway Museum, York. The Supplier is to assist the Museum with performing their role of Principal Designer as defined by the Building Regulations etc. (Amendment)(England) Regulations 2023, for the Central Hall Project. The project has reached the end of RIBA Stage 4 design, but it yet to start onsite and is now subject to the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation referred to above. Please refer to the tender document pack for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5034d695-fa33-4106-8ba7-2b7fe322deca |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,300 |
| 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 | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEELAGHER OKEY ASSOCIATES LTD (TRADE NAME: KEELAGHER OKEY KLEIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5034d695-fa33-4106-8ba7-2b7fe322deca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5034d695-fa33-4106-8ba7-2b7fe322deca
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home

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