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    ContractsPrincipal Contractor for Gallery 33 Exhibition Fit-Out at Natural History Museum
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    Principal Contractor for Gallery 33 Exhibition Fit-Out at Natural History Museum

    Contract value
    £1.4m
    Published 14 Sept 2026

    Principal Contractor needed to deliver the exhibition fit-out for Gallery 33, a new interactive nature gallery for young children opening at the Natural History Museum in September 2027.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 14 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £1.4m
    Published 14 Sept 2026

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    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£1,400,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Construction
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

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    14 September 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The Natural History Museum is seeking a Principal Contractor to undertake the complete exhibition fit-out for Gallery 33, a new permanent gallery opening in September 2027 at the South Kensington location. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the exhibition build-out in the Grade 1 listed Waterhouse East Building, including project management of sub-contractors such as an AV Integrator and specialist showcase manufacturer. Gallery 33 is designed for young children aged 4-7 and their adults, featuring world-leading natural history collections combined with hands-on, multi-sensory interactive experiences. The gallery will occupy approximately 1,000 square meters on the ground floor, replacing the current Creepy Crawlies gallery. Key responsibilities include coordinating all trades, managing quality standards, adhering to heritage building requirements, and ensuring completion by September 2027. The successful contractor will deliver a free, permanent gallery expected to welcome millions of visitors over its 25-year lifespan. This is a high-profile project supporting the Museum's mission to inspire the next generation of environmental advocates.

    Track record

    4 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

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    Who wins here
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    2. Bild Studios Ltd1× · 25%
    3. HAWORTH TOMPKINS LIMITED1× · 25%

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    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
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    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f815

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