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    ContractsCivil and Structural Engineering Consultant for National Gallery New Wing Project
    Awarded contract

    Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant for National Gallery New Wing Project

    Awarded
    £1.6m
    Published 8 Jun 2026

    The National Gallery is seeking a Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant to design and oversee delivery of a new wing at their central London location.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 8 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.6m
    Published 8 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,602,005
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Construction
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • BH
      Buro Happold Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    8 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The National Gallery seeks an experienced Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant to design and deliver engineering services for a new wing at their Trafalgar Square location in central London. The successful consultant will lead structural design across all RIBA project stages, creating detailed designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications aligned with the architectural vision. Key responsibilities include coordinating with architects, MEP engineers, specialist designers, and statutory authorities to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and heritage requirements. The consultant will manage interfaces with existing structures, underground constraints, and live operations while supporting the full project lifecycle—from planning approvals through procurement, construction, and handover. This is a comprehensive role requiring proven expertise in complex building projects, statutory approvals, contractor management, and technical coordination on heritage sites.

    Track record

    5 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In engineering, National Gallery has awarded 5 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS LTD1× · 20%
    2. Buro Happold Ltd1× · 20%
    3. MAX FORDHAM LLP1× · 20%
    4. GUSTAFSON PORTER + BOWMAN LLP1× · 20%
    5. THE PLANNING LAB LIMITED1× · 20%

    Across engineering, the most active winners are AECOM LTD, WSP UK LIMITED, OVE ARUP PARTNERS LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-061561

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