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DC1 Solar Wall Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum

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Key details

Contracting authority
Natural History Museum
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
London
Delivery: London, United Kingdom
Contract value
£950,000ex VAT
£1,140,000 inc VAT
Deadline
4 November 2026
Enquiry deadline
16 October 2026(questions / clarifications)
Published
2 October 2026

Procurement

Contract period
13 December 2026 - 29 July 2027
7 months
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
CPV classifications
  • 45212313 Museum construction work
  • 45262000 Special trade construction works other than roof works
  • 45262650 Cladding works
  • 45441000 Glazing work
  • 45443000 Facade work
  • 71320000 Engineering design services

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Description

The Museum is undertaking a procurement process to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Principal Contractor with specialist façade expertise on a Design and Build basis for the design, engineering, procurement, manufacture, installation and completion of the works associated with the upgrade and replacement of the DC1 Glass Solar Wall within the Museum estate. The Contractor shall provide all resources, specialist façade design input, management, supervision and coordination necessary to deliver the works in accordance with the Contract, detailed performance specification and Employer’s Requirements.

The Darwin Centre Phase 1 (DC1) is a prominent building in the Museum complex visible from Queens Gate in South Kensington and overlooking the newly created and award winning UNP gardens. The replacement of this façade will enable this section of the site to be returned to operational functionality and integrated back into full use.

An investigative study was commissioned by the Museum following the failure of three glass panels on the South Facing ‘Solar Wall’ elevation of the DC1. The solar wall was installed in 2002, and the secondary components within façade systems such as these usually have an expected service life of 25 years if correctly maintained.

And NDA will be required before access to the tender documents can be granted. Please ensure NDAs are signed by authorised person in your organisation and returned to the NHM via the Message Centre for counter signature. Access to the tender documents will be granted when both parties have signed the NDA.

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How to engage

An online survey has been created ahead of the tender being published on Delta in late September. We invite potential bidders to complete a short survey to provide some information about their experience and capacity, and to provide input into some elements of the tender requirements. Please use the following link to access the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/RbefqHyRsv The deadline for completing this engagement is 21 September 2026.

Contact

Address
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
Contact name
Vicky Lee

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Identifiers

Notice ID
093466-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f657

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