--- title: "NHM150 Western Galleries - Visitor Flow and Circulation Consultant" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d57e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d57e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d57e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d57e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM" published: "2026-07-28" --- # NHM150 Western Galleries - Visitor Flow and Circulation Consultant Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d57e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d57e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d57e.json) ## Summary The Natural History Museum, located in London, is seeking a visitor flow and circulation consultant to support the second phase of its NHM150 transformation programme. This stage focuses on the refurbishment and enhancement of facilities in the west wing of the Waterhouse building, as part of a larger effort to renew galleries and improve visitor experiences. The procurement is labelled under several industry categories including construction work for buildings related to culture and museum services. The project is currently in the planning stage, with significant dates including a scheduled online Bidder Briefing Session in the week commencing 3rd August 2026. Interested parties must complete an NDA by 12 noon on 3rd August to participate in the briefing. Procurement methods and documentation are detailed on the Delta eSourcing portal. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, and surveying services, as well as those with experience in museum and heritage site refurbishments. It offers avenues for growth by aligning with a prestigious cultural institution like the Natural History Museum, which seeks innovative solutions for enhancing public accessibility and visitor engagement. Companies experienced in similar contracts, especially those that can provide comprehensive consultation services from initial design through to the completion of exhibitions, are well-positioned to compete for this contract valued at £48,000 gross. The undertaking not only promises significant exposure but also the chance to contribute to a legacy project impacting millions of visitors and learners worldwide. ## Notice The Natural History Museum has launched NHM150, an ambitious transformation programme leading up to its 150th anniversary in 2031. The programme will significantly enhance the Museum's public offer, increasing access, reach and impact through a major renewal of galleries and visitor experiences. Through NHM150, the Museum will: *Breathe new life into four existing galleries. *Open three magnificent new galleries. *Showcase the natural world's treasures to one million more visitors a year. *Engage 10 million school children, families and changemakers through local national and global programmes. *Create over 100 million advocates for the planet. The first phase is already underway, and the second phase will focus on the west wing of the Waterhouse building, combining base-build refurbishment, including improved circulation and facilities, with the design and installation of new exhibitions and displays in four major public galleries. The Museum is tendering for a visitor flow and circulation consultant to support the delivery of Phase 2 from base-build design to exhibition fit-out. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Construction-work-for-buildings-relating-to-leisure%2C-sports%2C-culture%2C-lodging-and-restaurants./X9234TMCGC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X9234TMCGC ### Planning Information Bidders are invited to an online Bidder Briefing Session and Q&A (to be held on Microsoft Teams) in w/c 3 August 2026. In order to register for this session bidders should sign the NDA which is available in the SQ stage document library. This must be returned by 12 noon, Monday 3 August. The NDA must be signed by an appropriate representative of the tendering company and returned to the Museum for countersignature. To access the SQ stage, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X9234TMCGC Once the NDA has been completed by both parties, it will be sent to tenderers for record keeping. The tenderer will then be invited to the briefing session. The date and time of the session will be confirmed shortly, and the invite will be sent out Monday 3 August. The session will be recorded and circulated to all bidders, including those who were unable to attend. All bidders who have completed the NDA will be given access to the tender documents, which are currently expected to be available from the 10 August 2026 (this date is subject to change). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071318-2026 | | 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 | 28 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants - 45212313 - Museum construction work - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 71315300 - Building surveying services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71620000 - Analysis services - 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings ## Release History - 28 Jul 2026 at 14:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071318-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071318-2026 28th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X9234TMCGC - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Construction-work-for-buildings-relating-to-leisure%2C-sports%2C-culture%2C-lodging-and-restaurants./X9234TMCGC - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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