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Crystal Palace Subway Cultural Venue - Multi-Disciplinary Team Brief - RIBA STAGES 2-7

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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20 Aug 2025 at 16:36

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Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 07:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the project titled "Crystal Palace Subway Cultural Venue - Multi-Disciplinary Team Brief - RIBA STAGES 2-7." This tender falls under the services category and was conducted as an open procedure, with the award finalised on 20th August 2025. The procurement aims to design the next phase of works at the Grade II listed Crystal Palace Subway, transforming it into a cultural venue with new level access via a lift. The project is located in Bromley, within the UK region of UKI61. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and spans an initial period of three years, involving contract works until 30th September 2028. The procurement process included tender stages, with a tender period that ended on 4th August 2025. The company awarded the contract is THOMAS FORD & PARTNERS LIMITED.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms in the construction consultancy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like THOMAS FORD & PARTNERS LIMITED, who possess expertise in conservation architecture and project management, are well-positioned to compete for similar projects. The focus on multidisciplinary design and the involvement of RIBA Stages 2-7 indicates the need for diverse project management and architectural skills, making it an attractive venture for businesses with experience in public sector projects. This procurement aligns with broader goals of heritage conservation and development in cultural infrastructure, thus offering strategic growth for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in these domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crystal Palace Subway Cultural Venue - Multi-Disciplinary Team Brief - RIBA STAGES 2-7

Notice Description

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking to procure a conservation architect-led Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for RIBA Stage 2 to 7 designs for the next phase of works at the Grade II listed Crystal Palace Subway to deliver the consented cultural venue extension and to provide level access to the Subway via a new lift core. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence on 1st September 2025 and be for an initial period of three (3) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055abe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050343-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£413,328 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bromley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1AD
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS FORD & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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