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title: "National Gallery Research Centre Excavation and Structures"
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# National Gallery Research Centre Excavation and Structures

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f5f4

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## Summary

The National Gallery is undertaking a significant project titled "National Gallery Research Centre Excavation and Structures," aimed at transforming existing spaces into a modern research facility that connects the Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building in London. This project falls under the category of structural work within the construction industry. The procurement process is in the award stage, with Erith Contractors Limited named as the intended awardee for the excavation and structural works. Critical dates for the project include the contract period beginning on 13 May 2026 and ending on 31 October 2027, with a previous tender process conducted with a selective competitive procedure highlighting opportunities for qualified suppliers.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction, structural, and excavation works, especially for those capable of either large-scale or SME services. It is particularly suited for firms experienced in basement excavation and structural work, as articulated in the anticipated scope, which includes demolition, excavation with archaeological investigation, and civil construction works. While major players such as Erith Contractors, Kilnbridge Structures, and Deconstruct (UK) Limited have been part of the competitive bidding, the tender emphasises a competitive flexible procedure, allowing businesses with appropriate expertise and resources to engage and benefit significantly from this transformative project.

## Notice

The purpose of this project is to create a connection between the Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building and transforming an existing space into a modern, functional research facility designed for both staff and public use. The works are divided into two distinct contracts: Structural Works Package - covering structural and excavation works. Fitout Works Package - covering the fit-out and completion of the facility. This Tender relates specifically to the Excavation and Structural Works portion of the project. The anticipated scope of works includes: -Demolition and strip out -Excavation including archaeological investigation -Structural works including underpinning and structural opening -Lift installation works -Civil construction works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039136-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | £4,697,401 |
| 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 | ERITH CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112420 - Basement excavation work
- 45223200 - Structural works

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 11:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039136-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 15:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082990-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039136-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082990-2025
  15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HZSVC5SBT8

## Notice URLs

- http://www.deconstructuk.com
- http://www.erith.com
- http://www.kilnbridge.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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