Roof Safe Access Specialist Contractor

Procurement description

The NHM intends to create a Framework Agreement for the Design and Build of roof access safety systems over a period of 3 years, with two optional extensions of 1 year + 1 year. The Framework Agreement will include the ability to call off for a pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) and a JCT Design and Build Contract to deliver construction of the roof access system. Due to funding restrictions, only work in FY2526 is guaranteed and all works must be completed by March 2026.

Subject to funding availability in future years and satisfactory performance in the current years' contracts, the NHM will call off on the PCSA and JCT Design and Build Contract for subsequent year's works.

To access the documents for this tender exercise, all tenderers will be required to sign an NDA and return this to the Museum for counter signature. This will be made available via the SQ Stage of Delta e-Sourcing. The NDA must be signed by an authorised signatory on behalf of the company and returned to the Museum via the Message Centre of the SQ Stage. Once the NDA has been counter signed, it will be sent back to the tenderer and access to the tender documents will be granted.

To access and pre-sign the NDA, please use the link below: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/22XV3C83A6

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Site-safety-equipment./22XV3C83A6

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/22XV3C83A6

Main category

Works

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

2500000.00 GBP to 2500000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 December 2025, 00:00AM to 31 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 29 March 2030

Is a framework being established?

Yes

The Natural History Museum

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0.0%

Type of framework

Closed

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Framework operation description

A rate card will be obtained as part of this tender exercise. This will be used, alongside the total price for FY2526 works, to assess rates for future works.

Following successful and satisfactory completion of FY2526 works, the option to call-off on the JCT D&B will be made available in April 2026, subject to funding availability. The Supplier will be asked to submit pricing for the D&B (call-off to be based upon the rates provided in the rate card submitted as part of this tender), subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement.

Should agreement of the D&B not be reached, the Museum reserves the right to go out to tender for the work.

CPV classifications

• 35113100 - Site-safety equipment
• 35113300 - Safety installations
• 45212313 - Museum construction work
• 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment
• 45341000 - Erection of railings
• 45342000 - Erection of fencing

Lot value (estimated)

2500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

3000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 December 2025, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

29 March 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Optional 1 year + 1 year extension of the Framework Agreement

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

25 November 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

17 November 2025, 17:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes