--- title: "NRM Central Hall Building Control Consultant - Approved Inspector" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e525" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e525" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e525.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e525.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2025-06-04" --- # NRM Central Hall Building Control Consultant - Approved Inspector Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e525 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e525) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e525.json) ## Summary The Science Museum Group (SMG), based in South Kensington, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process titled "NRM Central Hall Building Control Consultant – Approved Inspector." The procurement categorised under building consultancy services was aimed at securing an approved inspector for building control services, aligning with the Building Act 1984 and current Building Regulations. This service was intended for the National Railway Museum estate in York. The tender, identified by code NRM3636M, employed an open procedure, highlighting the open and competitive nature of the procurement process. The important timelines included the submission end date on 24 March 2025, with work scheduled to start on 5 May 2025 and conclude by 31 May 2027. However, it is noted that the tender process was deemed unsuccessful at the award stage. This procurement opportunity presented significant potential for companies specialising in building consultancy and inspection services to expand their business by aligning with a prestigious institution like the Science Museum Group. Companies with expertise in the application of UK building regulations and experience handling large-scale museum or cultural sites would find themselves well-suited for competing in such opportunities. Despite the unsuccessful outcome, the presence of similar opportunities can create pathways for growth and increased visibility in a competitive industry sector, especially for firms that can provide innovative solutions to complex building control requirements. ## Notice The Science Museum Group ("SMG", the "Authority") is the world's pre-eminent Museum devoted to the history of science, technology, industry and Medicine. The Authority is seeking an approved inspector to provide building control services to meet the requirements under the Building Act 1984 and current Building Regulations. The site is situated in the centre of York, adjacent to York Railway Station. The National Railway Museum estate is made up of numerous buildings, primarily the Great Hall and North Shed/Workshop (14,000 sqm total), Station Hall the Peter Allen Building (7,600 sqm total), alongside various other ancillary buildings. The Museum estate is currently divided by Leeman Road, once built, Central Hall will span the former road and connect the estate.Please refer to the tender document pack for further details. NB: the contract template will be provided w/c 24 Feb 2025 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Science Museum Group ("SMG", the "Authority") is the world's pre-eminent Museum devoted to the history of science, technology, industry and Medicine. The Authority is seeking an approved inspector to provide building control services to meet the requirements under the Building Act 1984 and current Building Regulations. The site is situated in the centre of York, adjacent to York Railway Station. The National Railway Museum estate is made up of numerous buildings, primarily the Great Hall and North Shed/Workshop (14,000 sqm total), Station Hall the Peter Allen Building (7,600 sqm total), alongside various other ancillary buildings. The Museum estate is currently divided by Leeman Road, once built, Central Hall will span the former road and connect the estate.Please refer to the tender document pack for further details. NB: the contract template will be provided w/c 24 Feb 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029945-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | £120,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP | | Locality | SOUTH KENSINGTON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71315000 - Building services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services - 71315400 - Building-inspection services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2025 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029945-2025 - 20 Feb 2025 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006281-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tend.co.uk - http://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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