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title: "MEP Engineering Consultant for the New Wing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060b14"
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buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERY"
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# MEP Engineering Consultant for the New Wing

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060b14

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## Summary

The National Gallery, a central government public authority located in London, is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Engineering Consultant for the development of a new wing at Trafalgar Square. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of tenders. This contract, guided by UK legislation 2023/54, utilises a selective procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. The contract will encompass RIBA stages 1 to 7, including various engineering design services related to mechanical and electrical installations. The award, scheduled for signature on the 19th of June, 2026, will have a contract period beginning on the 22nd of June, 2026, and ending on the 31st of March, 2032. The main supplier, MAX FORDHAM LLP, based in London, is set to be awarded the contract, with a gross value of £2,164,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building services engineering, particularly those with expertise in mechanical and electrical systems. SMEs and larger firms with experience in navigating the complexities of heritage site developments, statutory approvals, and environmental compliance are well-suited to engage in this procurement. With only five shortlisted suppliers invited to tender, businesses that can effectively demonstrate their technical capabilities and offer competitive pricing will find this an excellent opportunity to enhance their portfolio and collaborate on a high-profile project with a prestigious institution like the National Gallery. Suitable entities include engineering consultancies with robust capabilities in project coordination, compliance, and technical design delivery, aligning with the tender’s high-quality requirements and technical challenges.

## Notice

The National Gallery is appointing a Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Engineering Consultant with the capability and capacity to design and support the delivery of building services for a new wing to the Gallery, located on Trafalgar Square in central London. The contract will cover RIBA stages 1 - 7. The role of the MEP Consultant will include, as a minimum: * Lead and coordinate Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health engineering design inputs in support of the project brief and architectural intent. * Develop MEP design information appropriate to each RIBA stage, including calculations, reports, drawings, schematics, schedules, specifications/performance requirements and coordination information. * Coordinate MEP interfaces with the Architect, other engineers, specialist designers and the wider project team, including interfaces with existing services and live operational constraints. * Support statutory and technical approvals, including Building Regulations compliance and relevant authority engagement, and provide technical input to planning / heritage submissions where required. * Support procurement activities, tender queries, design development during contractor procurement, and respond to technical clarifications. * Provide construction-stage support including responses to RFIs, inspections as required, review of contractor design (where applicable), commissioning support, witnessing and sign-off activities, and support to handover, soft landings and defects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053877-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,750,000 |
| Lots value | £2,750,000 |
| Awards value | £1,804,000 |
| 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 | MAX FORDHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053877-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 13:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005294-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053877-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005294-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maxfordham.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/85WF363G5Z
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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