Tender

William Blake Windows and Redecorations - Architect Appointment

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has announced a tender for the appointment of an architect to oversee the installation of windows and redecoration at the William Blake Estate in Lambeth. The estate features a mix of architectural styles, with the oldest blocks built between 1922 and 1981, and includes a green space with a children's play area. This open procedure tender is categorized under services, specifically architectural, engineering, and planning services. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14 March 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract period running from 14 April 2025 to 24 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those experienced in historical building refurbishments. With suitability criteria favouring SMEs and VCSEs, smaller businesses have a promising chance to secure this contract. Successful participation could lead to business growth through enhanced reputation and further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

William Blake Windows and Redecorations - Architect Appointment

Notice Description

William Blake Estate is located in Lambeth, with the oldest blocks built between 1922 and 1981. The Estate has a mixture of architecture ranging from the former mansion flats that line Kennington Road to the larger more modern houses to the south of the small estate. The boundaries of the estate form an enclosed green space with a small children's play area which also creates peaceful and appreciated environments for all residents to enjoy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f1f5aae-766c-42b5-9834-57977b048635
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/272c3b41-d9f2-4303-a3ed-d688e61b5e73
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45421132 - Installation of windows

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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