Architectural, Principal Designer (including CDMA) & Contract Administrator services for The Grotto Restoration Project for the remainder of the project.

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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AwardUpdate

29 Apr 2026 at 11:44

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London involves the procurement of architectural, principal designer, CDMA, and contract administrator services for The Grotto Restoration Project at Wanstead Park. This is part of an ongoing project requiring services for the remainder, including tender stage services for the Main Contractor tender. Located in the City of London, the initiative falls under the 'works' industry category, focusing on buildings of historical or architectural interest. This process has reached the Award stage, with details first published on 6th August 2025, and subsequently updated on 29th April 2026. The procurement method adopted is direct, below threshold and without competition, indicating tailored services and expediency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and historical building restoration fields to collaborate with prestigious entities like the City of London. It is particularly suited to large-scale enterprises that specialize in detailed project management and contract administration, reflective of the chosen supplier, Donald Insall. The engagement spans from 13th May 2025 to 13th May 2026, offering stable business growth prospects, especially for those adept in navigating public sector contracts and working on heritage conservation projects. Enterprises with experience in managing complex restorations can enhance their portfolio, drawing on the prominence of this project.

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Notice Title

Architectural, Principal Designer (including CDMA) & Contract Administrator services for The Grotto Restoration Project for the remainder of the project.

Notice Description

Architectural, Principal Designer, CDMA and Contract Administrator services for The Grotto, Wanstead Park Restoration project for the remainder of the project including tender stage services for the Main Contractor tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05823a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039157-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,837 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 13 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DONALD INSALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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