UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The National Gallery is looking for an experienced facilitator to work with who can, after a period of consultation with the Gallery, devise, recruit and run an effective assembly of the UK public over a five-year period, acting as the trusted intermediary between organisation and nation and a true collaborative partner to both.

The National Gallery is looking for an experienced facilitator to work with who can, after a period of consultation with the Gallery, devise, recruit and run an effective assembly of the UK public over a five-year period, acting as the trusted intermediary between organisation and nation and a true collaborative partner to both.

The National Gallery is seeking a Digital Out of Home organisation to collaborate with it in the promotion of its exciting programme of free exhibitions, learning programme and activities across the nation. This three-year association will be based on a minimum guarantee of £200k of advertising value per year in exchange for equivalent value of Mmarketing and other opportunities.. The Digital Out of Home organisation we work with should share our values of being committed to bringing great art to the widest and most diverse audiences. It must have a network of digital display screens in premium locations across the UK. This should include high impact and high footfall locations which include, city centres, retail and commercial centres and high traffic transport locations including London Underground stations and major roadside locations.

Following our 200th anniversary celebrations, we are launching a landmark architectural competition for the design of a transformative new wing and public realm. Our ambition is to create an architecturally distinguished, sustainable, and state-of-the-art new wing and public space. The new wing will be built on the last remaining part of the National Gallery campus: St Vincent House. The property was acquired nearly 30 years ago, for the purpose of expanding gallery space, and currently houses a hotel and office complex. The project aims to invigorate this corner of central London, connecting Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. Embedding the Gallery as a cornerstone within London's arts quarter, it will also cement our reputation as a leader in the art world and the UK's commitment to culture and heritage. The purpose of this competition is to find exceptional architects to take on the extraordinary responsibility that designing this new wing will entail. The selection of an architectural team will take place in two stages: Stage 1: An open call for expressions of interest from architects that believe they meet the criteria specified in the competition brief. Stage 2: Up to six architects will be shortlisted and will be asked to expand on how they might approach this specific project.

Transportation of fine art and other objects with the collections or borrowed from other lenders for the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, Historic Royal Palaces and the Wallace Collection. Other major museums and galleries may choose to use the framework.

The purpose of this project is to create a connection between the Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building and transforming an existing space into a modern, functional research facility designed for both staff and public use. The works are divided into two distinct contracts: Structural Works Package - covering structural and excavation works. Fitout Works Package - covering the fit-out and completion of the facility. This Tender relates specifically to the Excavation and Structural Works portion of the project. The anticipated scope of works includes: -Demolition and strip out -Excavation including archaeological investigation -Structural works including underpinning and structural opening -Lift installation works -Civil construction works Mobilisation is to start 27 April 2026 Work on site will commence 12 May 2026 Contract completion date is an estimate, to be agreed with the contractor.

The purpose of this project is to create a connection between the Sainsbury Wing and Wilkins Building and transforming an existing space into a modern, functional research facility designed for both staff and public use. The works are divided into two distinct contracts: Structural Works Package - covering structural and excavation works. Fitout Works Package - covering the fit-out and completion of the facility. This Tender relates specifically to the Fitout Works portion of the project. The anticipated scope of works includes: -Installation and commissioning of all MEP systems. -Installation of all wall, floor and ceiling finishes. -Installation of joinery elements such as desks, library shelving and seating areas to form libraries and study rooms. -Construction of access elements such as stairs The contract start date of April 2026 is in advance of mobilisation and site handover to allow for the contractor involvement in taking the designs to stage 5. Mobilisation is to be no later than 27 May 2027 Contract completion date is an estimate, to be agreed with the contractor.

The National Gallery is looking to appoint a Landscape Architect with the capability and capacity to design and support the delivery of landscape, public realm and external works for a new wing to the Gallery, located on Trafalgar Square in central London. The contract will cover RIBA stages 1 - 7 The role of the Landscape Architect will include, as a minimum: • Lead and coordinate landscape and public realm design inputs in support of the project brief, architectural intent and wider estate context. • Develop landscape design information appropriate to each RIBA Stage, including strategies, drawings, schedules, specifications and coordination information. • Coordinate interfaces with the Architect, engineers, specialist consultants and the wider project team, including interfaces with existing site conditions and live operational constraints. • Support statutory and technical approvals, including planning and listed building consent processes, highways/public realm approvals where relevant, and engagement with statutory authorities. • Support procurement activities, tender queries, design development during contractor procurement and responses to technical clarifications. • Provide construction-stage support including site attendance as required, responses to RFIs, inspections, review of contractor proposals, and support to handover, defects and post-completion activities.

The National Gallery is looking to appoint a Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Engineering Consultant with the capability and capacity to design and support the delivery of building services for a new wing to the Gallery, located on Trafalgar Square in central London. The contract will cover RIBA stages 1 - 7. The role of the MEP Consultant will include, as a minimum: • Lead and coordinate Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health engineering design inputs in support of the project brief and architectural intent. • Develop MEP design information appropriate to each RIBA stage, including calculations, reports, drawings, schematics, schedules, specifications/performance requirements and coordination information. • Coordinate MEP interfaces with the Architect, other engineers, specialist designers and the wider project team, including interfaces with existing services and live operational constraints. • Support statutory and technical approvals, including Building Regulations compliance and relevant authority engagement, and provide technical input to planning / heritage submissions where required. • Support procurement activities, tender queries, design development during contractor procurement, and respond to technical clarifications. • Provide construction-stage support including responses to RFIs, inspections as required, review of contractor design (where applicable), commissioning support, witnessing and sign-off activities, and support to handover, soft landings and defects.

The National Gallery is looking to appoint a Civil and Structural (C&S) Engineering Consultant with the capability, capacity and relevant experience to design and support the delivery of C&S engineering services for a new wing to the Gallery, located on Trafalgar Square in central London. The role of the C&S Engineering Consultant will include, as a minimum: • Leading and coordinating C&S engineering design inputs in support of the project brief and architectural intent. • Developing civil and structural design information appropriate to each RIBA stage, including calculations, reports, drawings, models, schedules, specifications and performance requirements. • Coordinating interfaces with the Architect, MEP engineers, specialist designers, highways authorities, utilities providers and the wider project team, including interfaces with existing structures, foundations, below-ground constraints and live operational conditions. • Supporting statutory and technical approvals, including Building Regulations compliance, temporary works considerations, and providing technical input to planning, listed building and heritage submissions where required. • Supporting procurement activities, including preparation of tender information, responses to tender queries, evaluation of contractor proposals, and design development during contractor procurement. • Providing construction-stage support including responses to RFIs, attendance at coordination meetings, inspections as required, review of contractor design portions (where applicable), monitoring of structural works, and support to handover, defects resolution and post-completion activities

The purpose of this project is to refurbish the interiors of galleries 30 and 31 and enhancing the environmental control of both galleries through new roof glazing, new solar blinds, new air conditioning and associated ductwork and additional insulation to the external façade of Gallery 31. The anticipated scope of works includes: • Structural alterations including extending the steel frame at roof level • A new external 'over-roof' to replace the existing including new glazing and new solar control blinds. Includes new guarding's, new roller gantries, replacement roof finishes, new louvres and all associated flashings and membranes • New external wall insulation • New waterproofing and leak detection within the existing roof voids • Installation and commissioning of all MEP systems including integration with the existing BMS. This to include new AC and associated MEP designed AHU so both G30 and 31 are both air conditioned to the gallery's conditions and specification. • Installation of all walls, floor and ceiling finishes including new gilding to ornate ceiling plasterwork • Repairs to existing retained internal finishes • New external steel gantry for plant relocation, access and maintenance