Design Architect for a New Wing at the National Gallery
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£8.5m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design concept | — | quality | 40.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Design delivery methodology and resourcing | — | quality | 15.00% |
| Fees | — | cost | 30.00% |
| Interview | — | quality | 5.00% |
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