Construction Contract Leads
London
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 25th Feb 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-065c2c |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Refurbishment work |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £5,200,000 |
London
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 25th Feb 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-065c2c |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Refurbishment work |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £5,200,000 |
Scope
Description
The purpose of this project is to refurbish the interiors of galleries 30 and 31 and enhancing the environmental control of both galleries through new roof glazing, new solar blinds, new air conditioning and associated ductwork and additional insulation to the external fa莽ade of Gallery 31.
The anticipated scope of works includes:
鈥� Structural alterations including extending the steel frame at roof level
鈥� A new external 'over-roof' to replace the existing including new glazing and new solar control blinds. Includes new guarding's, new roller gantries, replacement roof finishes, new louvres and all associated flashings and membranes
鈥� New external wall insulation
鈥� New waterproofing and leak detection within the existing roof voids
鈥� Installation and commissioning of all MEP systems including integration with the existing BMS. This to include new AC and associated MEP designed AHU so both G30 and 31 are both air conditioned to the gallery's conditions and specification.
鈥� Installation of all walls, floor and ceiling finishes including new gilding to ornate ceiling plasterwork
鈥� Repairs to existing retained internal finishes
鈥� New external steel gantry for plant relocation, access and maintenance
Total value (estimated)
- 拢5,200,000 excluding VAT
- 拢6,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 June 2026 to 31 May 2027
- 11 months, 19 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional refurb work on adjacent gallery may be commissioned, subject to funding and programme
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
Contract locations
- UKI32 - Westminster
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As set out in the PSQ
Technical ability conditions of participation
As set out in the PSQ
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
23 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Suppliers to be invited to tender
5 to 6 suppliers
Selection criteria:
Top scoring suppliers following assessment of PSQ
Award decision date (estimated)
1 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Order of importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | sub criteria will be confirmed in the final tender pack | Quality | 1 |
| Price | Price | 2 | |
| Social Value | Quality | 3 |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Procurement specific questionnaire will be used to shortlist 5 - 6 suppliers to be invited to tender.
Clarification interviews may be held if needed
Contracting authority
National Gallery
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYR-7259-GLQG
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN
United Kingdom
Email: contracting [at] nationalgallery.org.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government