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title: "Cold Water Services Design Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ec"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Cold Water Services Design Consultancy

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ec

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum in London is initiating a public procurement process for a Cold Water Services Design Consultancy, aiming to upgrade its existing cold water systems at South Kensington. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, inviting interest from potential design consultants to act as technical advisors during the refurbishment and installation phases. This opportunity falls under the building services consultancy services category, and potential contractors should refer to the preliminary market engagement notice for upcoming engagements. Key dates include an engagement deadline on 24th June 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 31st August 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building services, plumbing, and engineering consultancy. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those familiar with public authority projects, would be well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £300,000 (gross £360,000), this represents a substantial business opportunity for consultants capable of delivering comprehensive design and technical advice services. Interested firms are encouraged to express their interest by completing the associated questionnaire, providing an avenue for growth and engagement with a high-profile client in the public sector.

## Notice

This opportunity is for Design Consultancy Services to survey, assess, review and design an upgrade of existing Cold Water Services systems at the Natural History Museum at South Kensington. The Design Consultant is also expected to act as the NHM's technical advisor during refurbishment works and installation phase. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-services-consultancy-services./CJ325AF2C9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CJ325AF2C9

### Planning Information

During the week commencing 15 June, the below companies were approached with a questionnaire to express their interest in tendering for the Cold Water Services Design Consultancy opportunity at the Natural History Museum. 
The questionnaire shared with the companies can be found at this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/vV5Krf8wqr. 
Those who wish to express their interest in the opportunity are encouraged to complete the questionnaire. 
The below ten companies have been approached directly: 
1)WSP
2)Hoare Lea
3)Martin Thomas Associate
4)Baily Garner LLP
5)Buro Happold Limited
6)Concertus Design and Property Consultants Limited
7)Frankham Consultancy Group Limited
8)Pick Everard
9)Services Design Solution 
10)calfordseaden LLP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057989-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71321300 - Plumbing consultancy services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057989-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057989-2026
  19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/vV5Krf8wqr
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CJ325AF2C9
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-services-consultancy-services./CJ325AF2C9
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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