Official UK procurement notice
National Gallery Research Centre Fit Out
Authority: The National Gallery
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe 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
- How the procedure runs: Down-selection of 5 suppliers following assessment of PSQ. Following tender, interviews may be held. References may be taken as part of the PSQ and/or tender assessment
- No preliminary market engagement: A wide range of contractors were approached at an early stage, which informed the splitting of contract packages. Following that there was no need for additional engagement. All engagement information will be available in the tender information
CPV: Building completion work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£7,500,000
- Economic & financial standing
As set out in procurement documents
- Technical & professional ability
As set out in procurement documents
- Condition of participationshortlisting
top 5 scoring suppliers following assessment of the PSQ
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Technical: 50%
- Commercial: 40%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (3)
- Technical: weighted sub criteria will be finalised in the invitation to tender issued to shortlisted suppliers
- Social Value
- Commercial
- Economic & financial standing
As set out in procurement documents
- Technical & professional ability
As set out in procurement documents
- Condition of participationshortlisting
top 5 scoring suppliers following assessment of the PSQ
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 15 Dec 2025, 14:49 GMT
- Last source update
- 19 Jun 2026, 13:16 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 30 Apr 2026
- Authority reference
262702RCF- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-082969- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5e6Find a Tender
- How it runs
Down-selection of 5 suppliers following assessment of PSQ.
Following tender, interviews may be held.
References may be taken as part of the PSQ and/or tender assessment
- Risks
Delays as a result of archaeology
Delays as a result of planning
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 27 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline
- 27 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
15 Dec 2025 → 30 Jun 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published315 days ago15 Dec 2025, 14:49 GMT
- Submission deadline272 days ago27 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by179 days ago30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts175 days ago5 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent130 days ago19 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published129 days ago19 Jun 2026, 13:16 BST
- Standstill ends118 days ago30 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Dec 2025- Tender notice published15 Dec 2025, 14:49 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published13 Jan 2026, 13:30 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published19 Jun 2026, 13:16 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete19 Jun 2026, 13:16 BST
- Contract signature expected1 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Published amendments (1)
extension of deadline for submission of requests to participate, with subsequent programme changes
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Interior Solutions Ltd.SME1 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 | £6,560,308 | 17 Jun 2026standstill to 30 Jun 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonADVANCED INTERIOR SOLUTIONS LIMITEDSME · Greater London
- did not winSIR ROBERT MCALPINE LIMITED · East of England
- did not winGILBERT-ASH LIMITED · Northern Ireland
- did not winWILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS LIMITED · East of England
- did not winTHE HUB BUILD LIMITEDSME · West Midlands
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
5 commercial parties on the notice · 1 awarded- ADVANCED INTERIOR SOLUTIONS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- GILBERT-ASH LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- SIR ROBERT MCALPINE LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- THE HUB BUILD LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
- WILLMOTT DIXON INTERIORS LIMITEDBidder / tenderer
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender