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title: "Design Architect for a New Wing at the National Gallery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059759"
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buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERY"
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# Design Architect for a New Wing at the National Gallery

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059759

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## Summary

The National Gallery, a central government public authority located in Trafalgar Square, London, has completed a procurement process for the design of a new wing to enhance its gallery space. This architectural project aims to create a distinguished, sustainable public realm, strengthening its connection within London’s arts quarter. The competitive flexible procedure, a selective procurement method, resulted in the successful tenderer being Kengo Kuma & Associates, INC., a large-scale architectural firm. This tender, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-059759, was initiated on 10th September 2025, and concluded with an award announcement on 7th April 2026. The contract, valued at £8.495 million, is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and run until 31st December 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design services to contribute to a landmark project within a high-visibility arts quarter. The project’s scope, which includes transforming the space between Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square, offers extensive opportunities for firms experienced in handling large-scale public projects. Companies with an innovative approach to sustainable design and a robust record in public realm enhancements will find this contract favourable for expanding their portfolio and reinforcing their market presence. The architectural design services industry, particularly those prioritising high-quality design concepts, are well-suited to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

Following our 200th anniversary celebrations, we are launching a landmark architectural competition for the design of a transformative new wing and public realm. Our ambition is to create an architecturally distinguished, sustainable, and state-of-the-art new wing and public space. The new wing will be built on the last remaining part of the National Gallery campus: St Vincent House. The property was acquired nearly 30 years ago, for the purpose of expanding gallery space, and currently houses a hotel and office complex. The project aims to invigorate this corner of central London, connecting Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. Embedding the Gallery as a cornerstone within London's arts quarter, it will also cement our reputation as a leader in the art world and the UK's commitment to culture and heritage. The purpose of this competition is to find exceptional architects to take on the extraordinary responsibility that designing this new wing will entail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031417-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000,000 |
| Awards value | £8,495,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENGO KUMA & ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031417-2026
- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055288-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031417-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055288-2025
  10th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/C2Z8RA73MZ
  All queries and submissions must be made through the eProcurement portal. Information is also available at https://colander.co.uk/architectural-competitions/colander-competitions/the-national-gallery

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fosterandpartners.com
- http://www.piercyandco.com
- http://www.purcelluk.com
- http://www.studioseilern.com
- https://colander.co.uk/architectural-competitions/colander-competitions/the-national-gallery
- https://kkaa.co.jp/en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rpbw.com/

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