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Architect Services- Tower Chambers Project

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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11 Sep 2023 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for Architect Services to Ben Adams Architects Limited for the Tower Chambers Project. The procurement was carried out through a limited negotiated process without public notice due to previous market conditions and health & safety issues causing delays.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the construction consultancy services sector, especially those with experience in modernizing existing structures and extending lettable space. Interested businesses should note the procurement stage is complete, and the contract value is £550,472 in GBP. The project site is at the Tower Chambers in London, with a focus on improving the building's performance and operability.

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Notice Title

Architect Services- Tower Chambers Project

Notice Description

Extension of Architect Services for the Tower Chambers project, previously tendered in 2019

Lot Information

Lot 1

General description of works for which services are required: The intention is to modernise the existing structure and extend the amount of lettable space. Extensions to the ground floor and whole north elevation as an infill and addition of a new floor on top with associated reconfigured access and servicing arrangements use class to remain as existing throughout apart from ground floor where retail units will be converted B1a to form part of the reception. The additions will be completed to modern specifications improving the overall performance and operability of the building. External finishes and windows to be replaced. Open to design features such as roof terrace.

Procurement Information

An RFQ Process was run for this procurement back in 2019. Since the contract was awarded we have been through the COVID 19 pandemic, seen huge rises within the market. There has also been major health & safety hazards that have been found during the programme of the project which has hugely delayed the project and needs to be immediately remedied.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fba5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026779-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,472 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jemma.borland@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2076063030

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEN ADAMS ARCHITECTS

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