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National History Museum Western Galleries
A design tender seeking a multidisciplinary team to develop feasibility proposals for the regeneration of the Western Galleries at London’s Natural History Museum, in preparation for the Museum’s 150th anniversary programme.
The Natural History Museum (NHM) is initiating a feasibility project for the regeneration of its Western Galleries—comprising the Dinosaur Gallery, Origins Gallery, Old General Herbarium, and the WQG rooms. The programme forms part of NHM’s broader NHM150 strategic vision, aligning with goals for environmental sustainability, accessibility, and modernisation of visitor experiences. The selected design team will be tasked with preparing a feasibility design proposal that supports the development of a comprehensive masterplan for these historic Grade I listed galleries. This work will also inform the Museum's internal and external stakeholder engagement, funding applications, and long-term capital planning. The existing spaces include significant exhibition and back-of-house areas, spanning multiple floors with complex heritage and operational constraints.
Sector
Civic, Heritage
Intervention
Regeneration of exhibition galleries
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
ITT
Deadline
26 September 2025
Project Value/Scale
Feasibility Stage Budget for Lead Designer up to £250k
Consultant Team
Architect (Lead Designer)
Building Surveyor
Heritage Consultant
Principal Designer (BSA duties)
Building Services Engineer
Structural Engineer
Access Consultant
Lighting Designer (Museological and Architectural)
Cost Consultant (QS)
CDM Advisor
Fire Consultant
Acoustic Consultant
Sustainability / Environmental Consultant
BIM Coordinator
Building Surveyor
Heritage Consultant
Principal Designer (BSA duties)
Building Services Engineer
Structural Engineer
Access Consultant
Lighting Designer (Museological and Architectural)
Cost Consultant (QS)
CDM Advisor
Fire Consultant
Acoustic Consultant
Sustainability / Environmental Consultant
BIM Coordinator
Submission Criteria
Three to five teams will be shortlisted, each will receive £5k.
Completed Part B – Response Document
Completed Part C – Pricing Schedule
Completed Appendix 6 – Declaration
Evaluation Criteria (Stage 1):
Team Composition and Experience (40%)
– Track record of relevant heritage-led, complex public sector and museum/gallery projects
– CVs of proposed team members
Approach to Delivering the Feasibility Study (40%)
– Methodology, stakeholder engagement, museum operations coordination
Environmental and Social Value (20%)
– Approach to sustainability, alignment with NHM values, social value delivery.