Design Architect for a New Wing at the National Gallery

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£8.5m

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

07 Apr 2026

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-059759
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
14 Apr 2026 to 31 Dec 2031
CPV classifications
71220000
Contract locations
Westminster, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Design conceptquality40.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%
Design delivery methodology and resourcingquality15.00%
Feescost30.00%
Interviewquality5.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

as stated in the documentation

Assessment as set out in the documents

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£8.5m

Award date

01 Apr 2026

Contract start

30 Apr 2026

Contract end

31 Dec 2031