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Charles House (6th Floor) - Building Contract

THE CROWN ESTATE

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02 Jul 2025 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Crown Estate, involved a project titled "Charles House (6th Floor) - Building Contract." This process focused on a CAT-A+ refurbishment for a commercial office space and fell under the miscellaneous special-trade construction work category. Located in the United Kingdom, the process reached completion in July 2025, with the award stage finalised on 2nd February 2025. The procurement was carried out through a direct procurement method, specifically under a single tender action, with a contract period starting from 4th February 2025 to 28th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for entities specialising in construction and refurbishment services. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to benefit, given the suitability considerations. The project was awarded to Area SQ Ltd, a large-scale firm, indicating that businesses with substantial experience in similar industries could effectively compete and leverage such opportunities in future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Charles House (6th Floor) - Building Contract

Notice Description

CAT-A+ refurbishment to the 6th-floor commercial office space, including remedial works to the existing plant and installation of new furniture.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d33b679e-70e8-433b-a2ce-c88a67de112e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cda065b1-cddc-4a5f-a63f-87fa501d4e79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262600 - Miscellaneous special-trade construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£471,583 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£471,583 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 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
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AREA SQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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