Planning

Gifford house demolition of the portacabin and relocation cycle shed

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 15:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Merton involves the demolition of the portacabin and relocation of a cycle shed at Gifford House. This process is currently in the planning stage with a key engagement milestone set to conclude on 27th April 2026. The project is classified under construction work, with a financial scope amounting to £50,000. The project location entails an extensive geographical scope, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The market engagement notice was published on 27th January 2026, signalling early planning activities for this contract.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in construction, specifically those capable of handling demolition and relocation services. Companies with experience in managing similar projects within diverse and expansive geographical locations could leverage their capabilities to bid competitively. Although the scope indicates a significant potential for growth, it is essential for interested businesses to consider the requirements set by the London Borough of Merton and the $50,000 budget. While the tender is not particularly targeting SMEs or VCSEs, experienced construction firms may find this an opportune project to bolster their portfolios and potentially expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gifford house demolition of the portacabin and relocation cycle shed

Notice Description

Demolition of the Portacabin and relocation cycle shed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c65828-00d3-44c2-bbac-9d10917fd9b4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Ray Davern
Contact Email
ray.davern@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2085453092

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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