Award

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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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process organised by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London involves the provision of architectural, Principal Designer, Contract Administrator, and CDMA services for The Grotto Restoration Project in Wanstead Park. This specific contract falls under the category of works and was awarded to Donald Insall, based in London, under direct procurement without competition, as it is below the threshold. The contract is active and spans from the 13th of May 2025 to the 13th of May 2026. The process is currently in the award stage, having been completed, and its details were published on the 6th of August 2025.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural services, particularly those with experience in historical or architectural restoration projects. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in contract administration or architectural design, like Donald Insall, are well-suited to compete for such projects. The focus on restoration in a historically significant site, Wanstead Park, offers a unique opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio in heritage projects. Additionally, companies that can provide comprehensive design and management services within the given timeline stand to benefit significantly.

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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/046417-2025
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
£59,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months 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
Not specified
Contact Email
angvel-nerice.oggudah@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

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

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