Planning

Courtauld Strand Campus - Soft Strip

COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART

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Planning

19 Dec 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Courtauld Institute of Art, in collaboration with AECOM Limited and Gardiner & Theobald LLP, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Courtauld Strand Campus - Soft Strip" in London, UK. The project involves structured removal and clearance of non-structural elements, asbestos management, and site preparation for future works. This process is classified under the industry category of "Demolition, site preparation and clearance work." A briefing document for market engagement is available, with deadlines for engagement materials due by 5th January 2026. The project is valued at a gross amount of £3,000,000, with activities intended to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in demolition, waste management, and recycling, particularly those with a focus on sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the stated suitability for such businesses. Companies that specialise in site preparation, clearance, and environmental compliance are well-suited to compete and grow through this opportunity as they can leverage their expertise in sustainable materials handling and safe asbestos removal in adherence to regulations. This project not only provides financial growth prospects but also contributes to environmental sustainability goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courtauld Strand Campus - Soft Strip

Notice Description

The Courtauld Strand Campus project will encompass the following key activities: Soft Strip Out: Removal of internal non-structural elements as detailed on the attached outline scope documents: Asbestos: Safe and compliant removal of any identified asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in accordance with all relevant regulations as necessary to carry out detailed strip out above. Waste Management: Responsible removal and disposal of all waste materials, with a focus on recycling and environmental sustainability. Site Clearance: Comprehensive cleaning and preparation of the floors for future works. Demolition prep: light demolition work to prep for future works.

Planning Information

A briefing document is available outlining the scope of engagement. Please contact o.stebbing@gardiner.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fac8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085079-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART
Additional Buyers

AECOM LIMITED

GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP

Contact Name
Anthony Tyrrell, John Burgess, Oli Stebbing
Contact Email
anthony.tyrrell@courtauld.ac.uk, john.burgess@aecom.com, o.stebbing@gardiner.com
Contact Phone
+447774585156

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2R 0RN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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