Golden Lane Estate Major Works Renewal - Crescent House Main Contractor

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

08 Jul 2026 at 12:21

Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 14:35

Planning

26 May 2026 at 12:14

PlanningUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 20:39

PlanningUpdate

11 Jun 2025 at 14:14

Planning

11 Jun 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation, acting as the buying organisation, is currently engaged in a tender process for the "Golden Lane Estate Major Works Renewal - Crescent House Main Contractor." This procurement focuses on refurbishment, building safety, compliance, and energy efficiency improvements at Crescent House, a Grade II* listed residential building in the City of London. The procurement, utilising a Competitive Flexible Procedure, is in the Tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 3rd August 2026. The tender, valued at approximately £35 million GBP with potential extensions, covers a Main Contractor requirement for extensive renovation works, and the project is anticipated to conclude by 31st March 2031. The tender requires participation through the City of London's electronic sourcing portal, and key industries involved include construction and refurbishment, electrical installation work, and plumbing.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, especially those experienced in managing large-scale refurbishment projects within occupied and listed residential buildings. The contract's phased delivery and structured negotiation stage allow for businesses to demonstrate their technical expertise and responsible procurement practices. The project's scale provides an attractive growth prospect for contractors capable of managing complex logistics and stakeholder engagement. Companies with the ability to provide comprehensive project management, high-quality construction services, and compliance with stringent safety regulations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, the City of London Corporation encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the inclusive nature of this business opportunity.

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Notice Title

Golden Lane Estate Major Works Renewal - Crescent House Main Contractor

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation seeks to appoint a Main Contractor to deliver refurbishment, building safety, compliance and energy efficiency improvements at Crescent House, a Grade II* listed occupied residential Higher-Risk Building. Works include window upgrades, M&E replacement, fire safety improvements, roof and facade repairs, drainage and communal area upgrades. The contract will be delivered through a Pre-Construction Services phase, Enabling Works phase and Main Works phase. The building will remain occupied throughout, requiring phased delivery, resident decants, stakeholder engagement and support for Building Safety Regulator approvals. This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal' (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free. The estimated contract value given at sections 31 and 32 is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes an option for the Employer, following completion of the Pre-Construction Services and Enabling Works phases, to issue a Notice to Proceed for the Main Works phase. The Employer is under no obligation to issue the Notice to Proceed and retains sole discretion as to whether the Main Works are instructed.

Planning Information

As part of our preliminary market engagement, we are issuing this UK2 notice to share early information regarding the upcoming Golden Lane Estate Investment Programme. An accompanying information pack is provided to give contractors insight into the scope, objectives, and procurement approach for the project. To support this engagement, we will be hosting an in-person information event on Tuesday 2nd July 2025, where interested and experienced contractors will have the opportunity to learn more about the programme, engage with the project team, and participate in a live Q&A session. This event aims to obtain early dialogue, clarify any initial queries, and inform the development of the forthcoming procurement strategy. This session will include: A detailed overview of the Golden Lane Estate Investment Programme The proposed delivery and procurement options, including phased decant strategy Offer contractors an opportunity to provide feedback Include a live Q&A session with the project team Following this session, contractors who remain interested will be invited to engage in one-to-one discussions to explore the programme and procurement strategy in greater depth at a later date. Contractors are encouraged to review the information pack in advance and attend the session. To confirm attendance, please contact Georgia Lawrence, Commercial Lead, at georgia.lawrence@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064197-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,099,398 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,099,398 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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