Planning

Location Strategy Enabling Works

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 18:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Location Strategy Enabling Works," aimed at implementing early works to reconfigure its Threadneedle Street building in London. This falls under the industry category of overhaul and refurbishment work, specifically targeting construction and works projects. The contract, identified as PROC/468, is a significant planned endeavour with an estimated gross value of £9.6 million. The timeline for this project indicates that the contract period will commence on the 1st of April, 2026, and is expected to conclude by the 1st of September, 2026. Interested parties should anticipate a formal notice on or before the 1st of September, 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, refurbishment, and facilities management services, offering growth avenues for both large contractors and niche firms possessing expertise in historical building reconfigurations and refurbishments. Companies that are experienced and have a proven track record in handling large-scale works projects will find this tender particularly rewarding, aligning their strategic capabilities with the requirements outlined by a central government authority. Engaging with this tender can result in forging a long-term relationship with the Bank of England, enhancing business portfolios through prestigious project involvement.

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Notice Title

Location Strategy Enabling Works

Notice Description

Contractor to deliver early works to enable the reconfiguration of the Bank's Threadneedle Street building as part of a wider programme of works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025404-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
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
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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