Tender

20/21 Aldermanbury - Cost Consultant

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation, operating under the designation of The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, is actively seeking professional cost consultancy services for the cost consultancy of CAT A refurbishment works at 20/21 Aldermanbury. The procurement process is in the tender stage with a competitive flexible procedure. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically quantity surveying services, with an estimated contract value of £228,000. The tender period ends on 24 February 2026, while the award period concludes on 20 April 2026. The project is located in the City of London, and the completion period for the contract is anticipated to last from April 2026 to December 2027, with potential extensions up to December 2029.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for growth in the area of professional consultancy services, particularly for businesses specialising in cost planning, benchmarking, and commercial management. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those capable of forming consortia or engaging specialist sub-consultants, as the conditions of participation have been structured to be SME-friendly. Businesses that excel in providing technical quality and responsible procurement will find this tender to be a promising prospect, with the award criteria focusing on a balance of quality and cost considerations.

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Notice Title

20/21 Aldermanbury - Cost Consultant

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation is procuring professional cost consultancy services for the CAT A refurbishment works at 20-21 Aldermanbury. The appointment will include cost planning and benchmarking, whole-life and carbon cost analysis, procurement and tendering support, value engineering, risk and contingency management, cost assurance and commercial management during construction, and post-completion services under a Design and Build delivery route. The Consultant will support the wider project team in maintaining robust cost control and value for money across all RIBA stages

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial term is anticipated to end on 31 December 2027, with two optional 12-month extensions which could extend the contract to 31 December 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061026
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007294-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£228,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£228,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cityproc.operations@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

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