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title: "Palaeontology Roof Project: Principal Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553e6"
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# Palaeontology Roof Project: Principal Contractor

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553e6

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum, located in London, UK, is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "Palaeontology Roof Project: Principal Contractor." The Museum seeks a principal contractor to manage the restoration works on the Palaeontology Building's roof. This project, which falls under the industry category of roof works and other special trade construction, is valued at £1.65 million, with a gross amount of £2 million. An open procurement method is employed, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 30th July 2025. The works are scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025, with phase one completion targeted by March 2026. The invitation to tender access requires a non-disclosure agreement, with the tender documents made available once this is completed.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in roof restoration and construction services. Firms with expertise in the coordination of complex projects, including those with experience handling phased works that maintain operational safety in public settings, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The Museum's emphasis on quality and relevant experience, alongside cost considerations, provides an attractive prospect for businesses focused on maintaining high standards. Companies eligible as SMEs are especially encouraged to apply, making this a viable chance for smaller enterprises to expand their project portfolio and collaborate on high-value public sector projects.

## Notice

The Museum is running a competition for the provision of Principal Contractor Services for the Palaeontology Building Roofing Project to complete restoration works to the Palaeontology Building roof. The restoration works will be completed in phases, the first of which must be completed by March 2026. An NDA will be required to access the tender documentation. This will be made available via the Selection Questionnaire stage and must be completed and returned to the Museum for counter signature. Once this has been completed, tenderers will be granted access to the tender documents. To access the NDA, please use the following link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9N562Z74BF To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963290424

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The future phases of work are not guaranteed to be appointed. They are subject to satisfactory performance and completion of Phase 2, achieving the Contractor's Requirements (under Statement of Requirements Section 5) in Phase 2, future costs ensuring value for money and the availability of additional funding for the future phases. If those criteria are met, the Museum would like to appoint the same Supplier to complete future phases of the Palaeontology Building Roofing Project using a new version of the Contract.

### Planning Information

Employer's Agent, Pulse, sent an expression of interest letter to a number of roofing contractors as detailed below: 
Companies approached:
Capital Roofing Ltd
Quinn London Ltd 
Mundy Roofing Ltd
Sykes & Son Limited
McConnell 
Bloom Construction
T&B Contractors 
The works comprise the replacement of the main roof covering across designated areas of the museum estate. The project includes scaffold access, temporary roof protections, removal of existing coverings, installation of new roofing materials, associated lead and flashing works, rainwater goods, and coordination with rooftop services (including existing M&E and PV units). The project will run concurrently with a separate cladding package, with shared access and logistics to be coordinated.
Please note this is a live and operational public building, and works will need to be phased to maintain safe museum operations, and ensure that the building is kept fully water tight to protect the irreplaceable collections housed in the building. 
Below is an indicative programme (subject to change):
•Tender Issue: Late June 2025
•Tender Return and Review: July 2025
•Award: August 2025
•Start on Site (SoS): August 2025
•Completion: Before March 2026 (to align with NHM financial approvals)
The tender will also be issued via the NHM procurement portal. Please ensure you are registered and familiar with their system to receive full documentation.
Please note that the formal Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will be issued in due course, following the indicative programme outlined above. We recommend that interested parties prepare accordingly and ensure they are fully registered on the NHM procurement portal to receive all tender documents promptly once released. Should you have any questions or require further information prior to the ITT issue, please do not hesitate to contact us.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037975-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,000 |
| Lots value | £1,650,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45261200 - Roof-covering and roof-painting work
- 45261210 - Roof-covering work
- 45261214 - Bituminous roof-covering work
- 45261410 - Roof insulation work
- 45261420 - Waterproofing work
- 45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work
- 45261910 - Roof repair
- 45261920 - Roof maintenance work

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037975-2025
- 26 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035290-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037975-2025
  7th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035290-2025
  26th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963290424
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9N562Z74BF
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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