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title: "British Museum Construction Professional Services Consultancy Framework"
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# British Museum Construction Professional Services Consultancy Framework

Buyer: THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5f6

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## Summary

The Trustees of the British Museum have initiated a tender process for their Construction Professional Services Consultancy Framework, covering a wide range of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This procurement, classified under CPV code 71000000, aims to support the Estates and Capital Projects Department. Located in London, UK, the framework includes seven lots, each focusing on specific disciplines such as project management, quantity surveying, MEPhF engineering, architecture and interior design, structural and civil engineering, fire safety engineering, and surveying. The procurement stage is currently in 'Tender' phase, with the latest amendment updating the deadline for receipt of tenders to 24th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The framework is valued at £46,100,000 and will employ a restricted procedure, allowing the participation of SMEs and ensuring it adheres to relevant legal standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in project management, quantity surveying, and various engineering services. By securing contracts through this framework, companies can align themselves with the reputable British Museum, enhancing their portfolios and credibility. The framework seeks to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with budgetary constraints, making it a lucrative opportunity for firms adept at strategic planning, technical studies, and complex refurbishments. Given the scope of work and the prestige of the British Museum, businesses specializing in architectural design, civil engineering, fire safety consulting, and surveying services are particularly well-suited to compete. This tender provides a platform for sustained business growth and long-term collaboration with one of the UK's most esteemed cultural institutions.

## Notice

The British Museum is seeking to create a Framework for the provision of Professional Services Consultancy to its Estates and Capital Projects Department. The Framework will have seven lots covering the following disciplines: 1. Project Management 2. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management 3. MEPhF Engineering 4. Architecture and Interior Design 5. Structural and Civil Engineering 6. Fire Safety Engineer 7. Surveying The types of projects and related planning and design activity likely to be delivered under the Framework are broad and could be classified under one of the following categories, covering both front-of-house and back-of-house spaces: 1. Strategic / technical studies or reviews. 2. Light touch refreshments / renewals (painting, minor carpentry, etc., but no significant fabric interventions). 3. Complex, stand-alone M&E / lift / security / fire systems renewal or refurbishment. 4. Refurbishment / renewal / creation of spaces (sometimes in conjunction with refurbishment of wings). 5. Masterplan projects including new buildings and / or significant reconfiguration of existing wings / spaces. The Framework objectives are as follows: 1. Safeguard value for money in the appointment of consultancy services for (construction) projects. 2. Ensure projects are delivered in alignment with budgets via securing the appropriate skills and expertise. 3. Guarantee the services delivered by the supply chain via the Framework are in alignment with the British Museum's specialist context. 4. Ensure services delivered via the Framework are of high quality and aligned with clearly defined duties. 5. Provide programme assurance in project delivery via the appointment of those with the appropriate skills and expertise.

### Lot Information

Project Management

Project Management (core service) Non-core services for the Lot: a. Contract Administration b. Lead Consultant Additional information: Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U3434K5BFD

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management (core service) Non-core services for the Lot: a. Lead Consultant b. Contract Administration c. Building Surveyor Additional information: Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H63C7EFG38

MEPhF Engineering

MEPhF Engineering (including fire protection, security, lighting, acoustics, lifts) (core service) Non-core services for the Lot: a. Lead Consultant b. Lead Designer c. CDM Designer d. CDM Principal Designer e. Building Regulations Designer (BRD) f. Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) g. Energy Consultant Additional information: Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UH79C3WXS2

Architecture and Interior Design

Architecture and Interior Design (core service) Non-core services for the Lot: a. Lead Consultant b. Lead Designer c. CDM Designer d. CDM Principal Designer e. Building Regulations Designer (BRD) f. Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) g. Contract Administration h. Building Surveyor Additional information: Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/87BE46U388

Structural and Civil Engineering

Structural and Civil Engineering (core service) Non-core services for the Lot: a. Lead Consultant b. Lead Designer c. CDM Designer d. CDM Principal Designer e. Building Regulations Designer (BRD) f. Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) g. Contract Administration h. Building Surveyor Additional information: Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96J4X9V4X3

Fire Safety Engineering

Support and advise the British Museum in meeting and /or improving its statutory responsibility linked to fire safety, as well as the museum's strategic objectives: protect life (life safety), protect the collection (property protection), and protect the estate (property protection). Additional information: Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5FNZU6789W

Surveying

Surveying Services, including measured surveys of, but not limited to (expected RICS Survey Band range in brackets, latest edition to apply): Building fabric, inclusive of Roof spaces / voids / confined spaces (B-E) MEPhF Services (B-G) Underground utilities (C-G) Topographic (D-G) Site demise / boundary surveys (D-G) Area, GEA, GIA, NIA (E-G) Volume data Additional information: Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QU25JFCZB8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006559-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,100,000 |
| Lots value | £46,100,000 |
| 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 | THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006559-2025
- 11 Mar 2025 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008654-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishmuseum.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=926052804
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=930124584
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5FNZU6789W
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/87BE46U388
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96J4X9V4X3
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H63C7EFG38
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QU25JFCZB8
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U3434K5BFD
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UH79C3WXS2

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