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British Museum Western Range Competition to find an Architect-Led Design Team

Awarded to Lina Gotmeh, Ove Arup & Partners Limited

The Trustees of the British Museum(buyer)

Published
Published 10 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 10 September 2025
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Overview

The British Museum held an international architecture competition to select an architect-led design team for the Western Range project at its Bloomsbury site, the museum's largest building project since the 1820s. The scope includes restoring the Western Range, reimagining a third of the gallery area, improving collections storage, and creating new visitor amenities. The contract was awarded to Lina Gotmeh and Ove Arup & Partners Limited for £28.3 million on 10 September 2025.

Contracting authority

  • The Trustees of the British Museum

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£47,477,472
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
10 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Architectural and related services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£28,286,352
Award date
10 September 2025
Contract period
11 September 2025 → 31 March 2036
Winners
  • Lina Gotmeh
  • Ove Arup & Partners Limited

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    10 October 2025

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