British Museum Round Reading Room Roof Oculus Works
Principal Contractor needed for major roof repair and replacement on the Grade I listed Round Reading Room at the British Museum. Work includes flat roof replacement, copper dome conservation, and glazed lantern refurbishment on this 1857 building.
- Closes5 October 2026
- Value£9.0m
- BuyerBritish Museum
- WhereRound Reading Room, British Museum, London
- CategoryConstruction & building works
- RegionLondon
You'll want to look if you're a main contractor or roofing specialist with proven heritage building credentials and can manage complex works on listed structures
You'll need
- Heritage-accredited metal roofing specialists required for copper dome work
- Grade I listed building experience
- Working at height competence
Might not suit a small firm
- the contract itself is a large one