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Gallery 33 - Principal Contractor Exhibition Fit-Out

Natural History Museum(buyer)

Published
Published 11 September 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 1 December 2026 (19 days left)
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Overview

The Natural History Museum is seeking a Principal Contractor to deliver the exhibition fit-out for Gallery 33, which will replace the existing Creepy Crawlies gallery in the Grade 1 listed Waterhouse East Building. The scope of work includes refurbishing the space and sub-contracting an AV integrator and a specialist showcase manufacturer to create a permanent gallery for children aged 4 to 7. Bids for the active procurement must be submitted by 1 December 2026, against an estimated contract value of £1,500,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Works
Estimated value
£1,500,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
11 September 2026
Questions by
4 November 2026
Deadline
1 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Construction work for art and cultural buildingsConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitionsMuseum construction workLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural servicesMuseum servicesMuseum-exhibition services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

5

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Construction work drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

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Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Quality Criteria60%
  • Social Value10%
  • Pricing Schedule30%

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

Natural History Museum in the last 12 months

21

contracts awarded, worth £23,796,384 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    28 October 2026

  2. Planning Update

    14 September 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    11 September 2026

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