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2526-0002A Appointment of Principal Contractor - Mildmay Library Refurbishment

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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ContractTermination

02 Mar 2026 at 11:02

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Appointment of Principal Contractor - Mildmay Library Refurbishment" involved the London Borough of Islington as the buying organisation. Classified under the public authority - sub-central government, this contract aimed at refurbishment works in London, specifically at the Mildmay Library. Initially, this process was initiated through a tender, proceeding to the award stage with WOODSIDE COMMERCIAL PROJECTS LTD appointed as the contractor. The procurement method involved limited competition due to the below-threshold scope. The refurbishment project commenced on 20 October 2025 and concluded on 5 December 2025, with the contract value noted at £128,130, excluding VAT, and £153,756 gross.

This tender presented significant business growth opportunities for SMEs especially within the refurbishment sector, focusing on projects in London. As the procurement scope aligns with limited competition, businesses specialised in refurbishment works, and those capable of quickly mobilising resources and adhering to public authority specifications, would find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in such projects enhances visibility and credibility in the industry, laying foundations for further strategic partnerships and larger-scale opportunities.

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Notice Title

2526-0002A Appointment of Principal Contractor - Mildmay Library Refurbishment

Notice Description

Appointment of a Principal Contractor to undertake refurbishment works at Mildmay Library

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018323-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,130 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North 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
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODSIDE COMMERCIAL PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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