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Sustainability Consultant for the New Wing at the National Gallery

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BuyerNational Gallery
StatusAwarded
Deadline22 Jun 2026
Value£200,000
Published30 Jul 2026

What is being bought

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Latest release timestampThu Jul 30 2026 13:57:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
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Tender statuscomplete
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Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
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Tender period: endNot published
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Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
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Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
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Notice history

DateEventReference
30 Jul 2026award, contract072268-2026
22 May 2026tender048089-2026

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