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title: "Architectural Services- Royal Observatory Greenwich"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d00d"
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buyer: "NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM"
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# Architectural Services- Royal Observatory Greenwich

Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d00d

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## Summary

The National Maritime Museum in London is seeking architectural services through a selective tender for the "Architectural Services- Royal Observatory Greenwich" project. This process is currently active, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 2 September 2021. The procurement, categorised under architectural and related services (CPV code 71200000), aims to engage a chartered architectural practice with substantial experience in heritage architecture within a World Heritage Site. The contract is valued at £450,000 and spans from 4 January 2022 to 9 September 2024, focusing on developing innovative solutions to enhance the visitor experience at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architecture, heritage conservation, and multidisciplinary project management. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in leading complex design projects, particularly those involving listed buildings and sensitive historical environments, would be well-suited to compete. Successful applicants will also have the chance to collaborate with other specialists, such as structural engineers and consultants, to create a comprehensive proposal that meets the unique challenges of this prestigious project.

## Notice

We require the services of a chartered architectural practice, with extensive experience in Heritage architecture within a World Heritage Site, to deliver an architectural proposition for the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The practice will form and lead a multidisciplinary team which will develop an innovative solution to maximise the available footprint; improve site access and enhance the overall visitor experience of the ROG. The solution could include a new build element located adjacent to the Planetarium and listed South Building. The practice would act as Lead Consultant and Principal Designer on the architectural base build.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We require the services of a chartered architectural practice, with extensive experience in Heritage architecture within a World Heritage Site, to deliver an architectural proposition for the Royal Observatory Greenwich. The practice will form and lead a multidisciplinary team which will develop an innovative solution to maximise the available footprint; improve site access and enhance the overall visitor experience of the ROG. The solution could include a new build element located adjacent to the Planetarium and listed South Building. The practice would: *Act as Lead Consultant and Principal Designer on the architectural base build. Specialist fit-out designers for galleries, retail and catering will be appointed separately by RMG. *Help develop and respond to the brief with innovative solutions which address the problems and needs identified therein. *Lead a multidisciplinary team (to include QS, Structural engineer, M&E consultant, Fire system consultant etc) to develop a RIBA Stage 2 Concept plan capable of securing 'in principle' support from Historic England, RB Greenwich and other key stakeholders. *Provide a Concept cost plan, identifying a phased delivery of individual elements. If RMG wish to proceed through RIBA Planning and Construction phases, the lead consultant will also: *Provide fully co-ordinated design services with external design teams. *Act as Contract Administrator. *Act as Employers Agent. The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a Scheduled Monument and consists of a series of Grade I, II* and II listed buildings, a courtyard with the meridian line marked within it, a planetarium, galleries and learning spaces, ticketing areas, shops, a cafe, visitor amenities, offices, meeting rooms and other back of house and external spaces all located within the Greenwich Park Conservation Area, Grade I Registered Park and Garden of Special Historic Interest. Additional information: The contract value is based on an initial construction estimate of PS4.5million and is subject to the architectural proposals successfully proceeding through the RIBA stages and all necessary approvals and funding being in place. NB: THE PERIOD OF WORK STATED IS DEPENDENT ON THE PROJECT PASSING THROUGH THE RIBA STAGES AND ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018591-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 9 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE10 9NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Greenwich Park |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2021 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018591-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rmg.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E33SS44TNF
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Architectural-and-related-services./E33SS44TNF

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