--- title: "Building Control Consultant (Approved Inspector) at Central Hall, National Railway Museum" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0512fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0512fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0512fd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2026-01-08" --- # Building Control Consultant (Approved Inspector) at Central Hall, National Railway Museum Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0512fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0512fd.json) ## Summary The Science Museum Group, a prominent public authority under central government located in London, successfully awarded a contract for a Building Control Consultant (Approved Inspector) at Central Hall, National Railway Museum in York. The completion of the procurement process, categorised under building services consultancy, culminated on January 7, 2026, with the contract signed on the same day. The process followed an open competition below threshold procurement method and reflects a commitment to adhering to the Building Act 1984 and current Building Regulations. The awarded contract worth £87,600 gross spans from January 7, 2026, to January 6, 2028, with Yorkshire Building Control Limited, based in York, designated as the supplier. This opportunity represents significant business growth potential for firms involved in building services consultancy. With the focus on providing building control services for a prestigious national museum, businesses specialising in building surveying and building consultancy services stand to benefit. SMEs and other suitably qualified entities, particularly those versed in navigating public procurement processes, would find this tender especially advantageous. The completion of the procurement stage marks an established relationship with a renowned public authority, potentially paving the way for long-term collaborations and enhanced industry credibility for the successful supplier. ## 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 a Building Control Consultant 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001431-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | £30,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £73,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLE21 York | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | YORKSHIRE BUILDING CONTROL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71315000 - Building services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71315210 - Building services consultancy services - 71315300 - Building surveying services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2026 at 12:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001431-2026 - 14 May 2025 at 11:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021235-2025 - 14 May 2025 at 11:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021226-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001431-2026 8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021235-2025 14th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021226-2025 14th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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