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Principal Contractor Gordon Square Project

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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23 Feb 2026 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Gordon Square Project has reached the award stage, with Birkbeck College, located at Malet Street, London, England, acting as the buying organisation. The project involves other building completion work, classified under CPV code 45450000. Metropolis Projects Limited, an SME based in London, has been selected as the principal contractor. The framework agreement was employed as the procurement method, and the contract value is set at £154,200 GBP. The contract was awarded on 16 January 2026 and is scheduled to run from 29 January 2026 to 28 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the construction and building completion sectors. The selective procurement method used, via framework agreement, suggests that businesses already part of the relevant frameworks have a competitive edge. Companies that specialise in project management, building work, and related services are well-positioned to benefit by seeking subcontracting opportunities, expanding their portfolio in public sector projects, and aiming to enhance their reputation by delivering high-quality contractual obligations. The project's location in London ensures involvement in a thriving economic hub, with Birkbeck College offering a solid anchor in academia for prospective collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Principal Contractor Gordon Square Project

Notice Description

Principal Contractor for Gordon Square Project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a825da9a-24d4-4953-8045-65746e82dfd0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1e3ce1-bd0f-4e8a-8745-5da10ae596f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45450000 - Other building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METROPOLIS PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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