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title: "Gallery 33 Refurbishment: Design and Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d69b"
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# Gallery 33 Refurbishment: Design and Consultancy Services

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d69b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the refurbishment of Gallery 33 at the Natural History Museum in London has reached its contract award stage, with Studio Downie Architects LLP being selected. The contract, valued at approximately £222,842.50, requires the provision of architectural and consultancy services, including roles such as Architect and Lead Designer, Building Safety Act Principal Designer, Structural Engineer, and Sustainability Consultant. The open procedure was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and focused on engineering design services. The process had been active since early 2025, with the tendering period concluding on 3rd March 2025. The project's completion is planned by 20th July 2027 in London, UK.

This project presents numerous opportunities for businesses within the engineering design and architectural consultancy sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the high number of SME bids received. Companies specialising in sustainable building practices or those offering innovative design solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Furthermore, the necessity for compliance with the Building Safety Act reinforces the importance of having certified expertise in building safety and structural engineering. The successful supplier, Studio Downie Architects LLP, exemplifies the calibre of firms that meet the criteria for quality, social value, and competitive pricing. Such contracts are pivotal for expanding portfolios and gaining valuable experience in prestigious projects alongside a reputable institution like the Natural History Museum.

## Notice

The Natural History Museum wishes to appoint a company to provide the services of Architect and Lead Designer, Building Safety Act Principal Designer, Structural Engineer and Sustainability Consultant for the refurbishment of Gallery 33 within the Museum.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Natural History Museum wishes to appoint a company to provide the services of Architect and Lead Designer, Building Safety Act Principal Designer, Structural Engineer and Sustainability Consultant for the purposes of refurbishing Gallery 33 within the Museum. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/627C5W8UTV

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062464-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 20 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | £720,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £222,842 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | STUDIO DOWNIE ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062464-2025
- 27 Jan 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002772-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhm.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=984907933
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/627C5W8UTV
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Engineering-design-services./627C5W8UTV

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