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Architectural Design Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 11:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Feb 2026 at 16:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Nov 2025 at 10:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 12:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 18:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for architectural design services to support the Bank of England's Threadneedle Street Estate has been organised under a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Initiated in 2025 with the planning and tender stages, it has reached the award stage as of May 2026. The Bank of England, a central government public authority located in London, spearheads this initiative. Purcell Architecture Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £7,535,540 gross, covering a four-year period from January 2026 to September 2029. This process involves providing architectural design services across multiple UK regions, focusing on services related to the historic and operational features of the Bank's estate.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in architectural and related services, to engage in projects with high-profile and historic significance. Companies proficient in design development, compliance with regulatory requirements, and offering comprehensive construction oversight, especially those with SMEs classification like Purcell Architecture Limited, can find lucrative growth potential. Furthermore, the requirement for a blend of on-site and off-site resources and the need for specialist advice in heritage and listed building sectors make it an attractive opportunity for firms with diverse expertise and robust resource coordination capabilities. The project underscores the importance of strategic collaboration and adaptability, essential attributes for thriving in central government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architectural Design Services

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply of architectural design services to support the Bank of England (the Bank) in the consolidation and refurbishment of its Threadneedle Street Estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term is for 4 years with an option to extend at the Bank's discretion (and in one or more extension periods) up to a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041432-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,416,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,416,600 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,279,616 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£6,279,616 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Postcode Area
Central 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
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURCELL ARCHITECTURE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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