Construction Contract Leads
London
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 2nd Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06f657 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Museum construction work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £950,000 |
London
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 2nd Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06f657 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Museum construction work |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £950,000 |
Scope
Description
The Museum is undertaking a procurement process to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Principal Contractor with specialist façade expertise on a Design and Build basis for the design, engineering, procurement, manufacture, installation and completion of the works associated with the upgrade and replacement of the DC1 Glass Solar Wall within the Museum estate. The Contractor shall provide all resources, specialist façade design input, management, supervision and coordination necessary to deliver the works in accordance with the Contract, detailed performance specification and Employer's Requirements.
The Darwin Centre Phase 1 (DC1) is a prominent building in the Museum complex visible from Queens Gate in South Kensington and overlooking the newly created and award winning UNP gardens. The replacement of this façade will enable this section of the site to be returned to operational functionality and integrated back into full use.
An investigative study was commissioned by the Museum following the failure of three glass panels on the South Facing 'Solar Wall' elevation of the DC1. The solar wall was installed in 2002, and the secondary components within façade systems such as these usually have an expected service life of 25 years if correctly maintained.
And NDA will be required before access to the tender documents can be granted. Please ensure NDAs are signed by authorised person in your organisation and returned to the NHM via the Message Centre for counter signature. Access to the tender documents will be granted when both parties have signed the NDA.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-construction-work./WHV9ZF52Y4
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WHV9ZF52Y4
Total value (estimated)
- £950,000 excluding VAT
- £1,140,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 December 2026 to 29 July 2027
- 7 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45262000 - Special trade construction works other than roof works
- 45262650 - Cladding works
- 45441000 - Glazing work
- 45443000 - Facade work
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 October 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Project Specific Experience and expertise | Quality | 55% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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