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Contract Notice

British Museum Construction Professional Services Consultancy Framework

  • First published: 26 March 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5f6
Published by:
The Trustees of the British Museum
Authority ID:
AA80928
Publication date:
26 March 2025
Deadline date:
30 December 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The British Museum is seeking to create a Framework for the provision of Professional Services Consultancy to its Estates and Capital Projects Department. The Framework will have seven lots covering the following disciplines:

1. Project Management

2. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

3. MEPhF Engineering

4. Architecture and Interior Design

5. Structural and Civil Engineering

6. Fire Safety Engineer

7. Surveying

The types of projects and related planning and design activity likely to be delivered under the Framework are broad and could be classified under one of the following categories, covering both front-of-house and back-of-house spaces:

1. Strategic / technical studies or reviews.

2. Light touch refreshments / renewals (painting, minor carpentry, etc., but no significant fabric interventions).

3. Complex, stand-alone M&E / lift / security / fire systems renewal or refurbishment.

4. Refurbishment / renewal / creation of spaces (sometimes in conjunction with refurbishment of wings).

5. Masterplan projects including new buildings and / or significant reconfiguration of existing wings / spaces.

The Framework objectives are as follows:

1. Safeguard value for money in the appointment of consultancy services for (construction) projects.

2. Ensure projects are delivered in alignment with budgets via securing the appropriate skills and expertise.

3. Guarantee the services delivered by the supply chain via the Framework are in alignment with the British Museum’s specialist context.

4. Ensure services delivered via the Framework are of high quality and aligned with clearly defined duties.

5. Provide programme assurance in project delivery via the appointment of those with the appropriate skills and expertise.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

The Trustees of the British Museum

The British Museum, Great Russell Street

London

WC1B 3DG

UK

Telephone: +44 2073238000

E-mail: procurement@britishmuseum.org

NUTS: UKI

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.britishmuseum.org

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Recreation, culture and religion

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

British Museum Construction Professional Services Consultancy Framework

Reference number: BM.25.009

II.1.2) Main CPV code

71000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The British Museum is seeking to create a Framework for the provision of Professional Services Consultancy to its Estates and Capital Projects Department. The Framework will have seven lots covering the following disciplines:

1. Project Management

2. Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

3. MEPhF Engineering

4. Architecture and Interior Design

5. Structural and Civil Engineering

6. Fire Safety Engineer

7. Surveying

The types of projects and related planning and design activity likely to be delivered under the Framework are broad and could be classified under one of the following categories, covering both front-of-house and back-of-house spaces:

1. Strategic / technical studies or reviews.

2. Light touch refreshments / renewals (painting, minor carpentry, etc., but no significant fabric interventions).

3. Complex, stand-alone M&E / lift / security / fire systems renewal or refurbishment.

4. Refurbishment / renewal / creation of spaces (sometimes in conjunction with refurbishment of wings).

5. Masterplan projects including new buildings and / or significant reconfiguration of existing wings / spaces.

The Framework objectives are as follows:

1. Safeguard value for money in the appointment of consultancy services for (construction) projects.

2. Ensure projects are delivered in alignment with budgets via securing the appropriate skills and expertise.

3. Guarantee the services delivered by the supply chain via the Framework are in alignment with the British Museum’s specialist context.

4. Ensure services delivered via the Framework are of high quality and aligned with clearly defined duties.

5. Provide programme assurance in project delivery via the appointment of those with the appropriate skills and expertise.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 46 100 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Project Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71541000

79994000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Project Management (core service)

Non-core services for the Lot:

a. Contract Administration

b. Lead Consultant

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 11 500 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is expected that 8 candidates will be shortlisted unless there is an unresolved tie for eighth place in which case more candidates may be chosen according to the method set out in the procurement documents.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U3434K5BFD

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71324000

79994000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management (core service)

Non-core services for the Lot:

a. Lead Consultant

b. Contract Administration

c. Building Surveyor

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3 500 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is expected that 8 candidates will be shortlisted unless there is an unresolved tie for eighth place in which case more candidates may be chosen according to the method set out in the procurement documents.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H63C7EFG38

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

MEPhF Engineering

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71334000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

MEPhF Engineering (including fire protection, security, lighting, acoustics, lifts) (core service)

Non-core services for the Lot:

a. Lead Consultant

b. Lead Designer

c. CDM Designer

d. CDM Principal Designer

e. Building Regulations Designer (BRD)

f. Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD)

g. Energy Consultant

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 6 900 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is expected that 8 candidates will be shortlisted unless there is an unresolved tie for eighth place in which case more candidates may be chosen according to the method set out in the procurement documents.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UH79C3WXS2

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Architecture and Interior Design

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71221000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Architecture and Interior Design (core service)

Non-core services for the Lot:

a. Lead Consultant

b. Lead Designer

c. CDM Designer

d. CDM Principal Designer

e. Building Regulations Designer (BRD)

f. Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD)

g. Contract Administration

h. Building Surveyor

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 11 500 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 10

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is expected that 10 candidates will be shortlisted unless there is an unresolved tie for tenth place in which case more candidates may be chosen according to the method set out in the procurement documents.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/87BE46U388

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Structural and Civil Engineering

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71312000

71311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Structural and Civil Engineering (core service)

Non-core services for the Lot:

a. Lead Consultant

b. Lead Designer

c. CDM Designer

d. CDM Principal Designer

e. Building Regulations Designer (BRD)

f. Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD)

g. Contract Administration

h. Building Surveyor

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 6 900 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is expected that 8 candidates will be shortlisted unless there is an unresolved tie for eighth place in which case more candidates may be chosen according to the method set out in the procurement documents.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96J4X9V4X3

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Fire Safety Engineering

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71317100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Support and advise the British Museum in meeting and /or improving its statutory responsibility linked to fire safety, as well as the museum's strategic objectives: protect life (life safety), protect the collection (property protection), and protect the estate (property protection).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 3 500 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is expected that 8 candidates will be shortlisted unless there is an unresolved tie for eighth place in which case more candidates may be chosen according to the method set out in the procurement documents.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5FNZU6789W

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Surveying

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71315300

71355000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Surveying Services, including measured surveys of, but not limited to (expected RICS Survey Band range in brackets, latest edition to apply):

Building fabric, inclusive of Roof spaces / voids / confined spaces (B-E)

MEPhF Services (B-G)

Underground utilities (C-G)

Topographic (D-G)

Site demise / boundary surveys (D-G)

Area, GEA, GIA, NIA (E-G)

Volume data

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 2 300 000.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

Envisaged minimum number: 8

Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:

It is expected that 8 candidates will be shortlisted unless there is an unresolved tie for eighth place in which case more candidates may be chosen according to the method set out in the procurement documents.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Procurement documentation for this lot is available via the website: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QU25JFCZB8

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 30/12/2025

Local time: 17:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

To view this notice, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=926052804

GO Reference: GO-2025221-PRO-29523702

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Service

London

UK

E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

21/02/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71221000 Architectural services for buildings Architectural design services
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Construction and Real Estate
71315300 Building surveying services Building services
71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services Consultative engineering and construction services
71541000 Construction project management services Construction management services
79994000 Contract administration services Miscellaneous business-related services
71317100 Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services Hazard protection and control consultancy services
71334000 Mechanical and electrical engineering services Miscellaneous engineering services
71324000 Quantity surveying services Engineering design services
71312000 Structural engineering consultancy services Consultative engineering and construction services
71355000 Surveying services Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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Other contact:
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