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title: "Technical Adviser - Refurbishment and Roof Upgrade Design & Works - Palaeontology Building Northern Elevation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ebc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# Technical Adviser - Refurbishment and Roof Upgrade Design & Works - Palaeontology Building Northern Elevation

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ebc

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## Summary

The procurement process revolves around the refurbishment and roof upgrade design and works for the Palaeontology Building's northern elevation at the Natural History Museum, located in London, United Kingdom. Delivered under direct award, the contract involved BPA Architecture as the supplier. Initiated in a tender process starting on 11 July 2023, the contract is anticipated to conclude by 31 March 2027. The process progressed to the award stage, with notable developments occurring as of 15 May 2026. The project's scope was expanded due to unforeseen circumstances, resulting in an increase in its value to above threshold levels, thereby impacting the original procurement evaluations.

This procurement opportunity provides ample business growth potential, particularly for architecture firms specialising in technical advisory and design services. With a direct award procurement method attributed to single supplier technical reasons and additional service requirements, businesses with specialised expertise in architectural design and roof refurbishment can benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the industry category of architectural and related services stand to gain from participating in similar central government projects, located predominantly in the UK region, offering extended timelines and heightened project values.

## Notice

The contract is for Technical Adviser/Architect Services for a programme of works required to the facade overcladding and roof of the Palaeontology building at the Natural History Museum. The contract was originally below threshold but contract variations are bringing the total value to above threshold. The contract originally started on 11 July 2023 and is expected to be completed by 31 March 2027.

### Procurement Information

BPA Architecture was awarded the contract for Palaeontology Cladding and roofing project in May 2024. In addition to the original scope of works, additional services were required due to unforeseen circumstances. These led to an uplift in the contract value. Furthermore, the contract was extended to complete the original scope of works, leading to a further uplift in the contract value. The final phase of these works now needs to be completed, which was noted in the original below threshold procurement exercise but not costed and included within the total contract value. These bring the total contract value to above threshold.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045021-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,000 |
| Contracts value | £148,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BPA ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045021-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 08:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033076-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:38 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032274-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045021-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033076-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032274-2026
  9th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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