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Westminster City Council Pipeline Development Programme - Brunel Estate - Architect

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 10:25

Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is actively engaging in its Development Pipeline Programme, with a focus on the Brunel Estate's architect services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Hawkins Brown Design appointed to provide architectural services for RIBA stages 0-4 in line with the redevelopment of the Brunel Contact Centre. This contract, valued at £950,665, begins in June 2025 and is expected to be completed by November 2026. The procurement was conducted using a Restricted Procedure as outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, under the services category specifically for architectural services in the London region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the architectural realm to expand their portfolio in a notable urban redevelopment project managed by Westminster City Council. Firms with expertise in delivering high-quality architectural services, particularly those with small and medium enterprise (SME) status, will find this tender particularly attractive. With a focus on the quality of technical and commercial deliveries, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and efficiency in architectural design and planning are well-suited to compete for opportunities similar to this within the council's expansive development pipeline.

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Notice Title

Westminster City Council Pipeline Development Programme - Brunel Estate - Architect

Notice Description

This notice outlines the recommendation to award a contract Architectural Services for RIBA stages 0-4, in relation to the potential redevelopment of the Brunel Contact Centre. The anticipated contract commencement date is June 2025 and the end date will be the end of RIBA Stage 4, anticipated to be November 2026 in line with the existing programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Architectural Services for RIBA stages 0-4, in relation to the potential redevelopment of the Brunel Contact Centre.

Renewal: The initial term covers RIBA Stage 0-1. Options to extend for each RIBA Stage is included, subject to project endorsement and internal governance approval. Programme is included in the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083194-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,741,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,741,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£950,665 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Eric Desveaux
Contact Email
edesveaux@westminster.gov.uk, mharrington@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWKINS BROWN DESIGN

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