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NHM150 Western Galleries - Base Build Lead Architect

Awarded to Haworth Tompkins

Published
Published 17 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 19 June 2026
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Overview

The Natural History Museum is seeking a Lead Architect to design and coordinate base build works for the Western Galleries transformation project, valued at £2 million, with phased gallery openings from 2028 to 2031. The scope encompasses design through RIBA stages 2-7, conservation, structural and building systems work, creation of new circulation cores, and coordination of MEP, accessibility, fire, and fit-out consultants across the Swing Space, Dinosaur Gallery, Origins Gallery, Old General Herbarium, and Botany Library. The appointed consultant will also provide heritage, structural, sustainability, and Principal Design services for both base build and fit-out phases.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 April 2026
Questions by
27 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Construction work for art and cultural buildingsArt gallery construction workMuseum construction workBuildings of particular historical or architectural interestArchitectural and related servicesLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural servicesMuseum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildingsMuseum services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,530,845
Award date
5 August 2026
Contract period
6 September 2026 → 31 March 2032
Winner
  • Haworth Tompkins

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    6 August 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    13 May 2026

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  3. Prior Information Notice

    17 April 2026

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