Public Address and Voice Alarm Design Consultant

Natural History MuseumcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0686b9Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

£200k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

30 Apr 2026

Deadline 04 Jun 2026

Description

The NHM intends to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Lead Design Consultant to provide professional services in connection with the upgrade and replacement of the Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) system across the Museum estate. The Consultant will be expected to take on Electrical Design Services and the BSA Principal Designer Role which can either be in house or sub-contracted to the Lead Designer. Design Consultancy Services will be required for this project from RIBA Stage 1 - 7. However, due toe funding availability, only services for RIBA stages 1-4 are guaranteed. Future works on the project is expected to last to March 2030 and is subject to the Museum receiving funding. During the tender, confidential information will be shared requiring the completion of an NDA to participate in the tender. Should you be interested in tendering for this opportunity, please download and complete the NDA in the link below and send this back via the Message Centre for counter signature. Once the NDA has been completed by both parties, the Tenderer will be granted access to the tender documentation. To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VYU4S6NZ25

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0686b9
Total value
£200,000 excluding VAT
£240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
16 Aug 2026 to 30 Apr 2027
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030

The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 2 [two] occasions, for a period of up to 2 (two) years on each occasion (the "Renewal Period") at NHM's sole discretion, by NHM giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable). Subject to funding availability, the programme of works may continue to 31 March 2030. Each extension will be issued under a new contract to the Contractor.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
31625100
31625200
35121700
71315210
71317100
79417000
Contract locations
London, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price for Scope of services from RIBA stage 1-7price40.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%
Previous Experience, Proposal for Designing the System, Performance Management, Project Completion, Staff, Sustainability, Interviewquality50.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
28 May 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
04 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure