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Construction Contract Leads
London
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 30th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0686b9 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Building services consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £200,000 |
London
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 30th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0686b9 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Building services consultancy services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £200,000 |
Scope
Description
The NHM intends to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Lead Design Consultant to provide professional services in connection with the upgrade and replacement of the Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) system across the Museum estate. The Consultant will be expected to take on Electrical Design Services and the BSA Principal Designer Role which can either be in house or sub-contracted to the Lead Designer.
Design Consultancy Services will be required for this project from RIBA Stage 1 - 7. However, due toe funding availability, only services for RIBA stages 1-4 are guaranteed. Future works on the project is expected to last to March 2030 and is subject to the Museum receiving funding.
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To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VYU4S6NZ25
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 August 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 1 April 2030
- 3 years, 7 months, 16 days
Description of possible extension:
The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 2 [two] occasions, for a period of up to 2 (two) years on each occasion (the "Renewal Period") at NHM's sole discretion, by NHM giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable). Subject to funding availability, the programme of works may continue to 31 March 2030. Each extension will be issued under a new contract to the Contractor.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 31625100 - Fire-detection systems
- 31625200 - Fire-alarm systems
- 35121700 - Alarm systems
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 May 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Experience, Proposal for Designing the System, Performance Management, Project Completion, Staff, Sustainability, Interview | Quality | 50% |
| Price for Scope of services from RIBA stage 1-7 | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Natural History Museum
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJBJ-4723-MZPX
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Vicky Lee
Email: v.lee [at] nhm.ac.uk
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government