TENDER FOR ROUND READING ROOF OCULUS WORKS – BRITISH MUSEUM
Reference
Not specified
Description
Project Overview: The British Museum is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor for a programme of essential roof repair and replacement works to the Grade I listed Round Reading Room, located at the centre of the Museum.
Building Context and Heritage Significance: The Round Reading Room was originally built between 1854 and 1857 and is one of the most iconic spaces within the British Museum. The works include:
- Replacement of the roof covering to the oculus (glass and metalwork)
- Repair and restoration of the decorative ceiling
- Structural repairs to the roof framework
- Heritage-compliant materials and methods
- Working within an active museum environment
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Find a Tender service at:
Total value (estimated)
- £10,800,000 including VAT
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45260000 – Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 45261900 – Roof repair and maintenance work
- 45212300 – Construction work for buildings relating to cultural heritage
Contract locations
- UKI – London
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 October 2026, 1:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Contracting authority
British Museum
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: Not specified
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI – London
Organisation type: Public authority – non-departmental public body
Source: Find a Tender – Notice 080571-2026
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