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20/21 Aldermanbury - Architect

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the procurement of professional architectural services managed by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, focusing on the refurbishment of 20/21 Aldermanbury, a Grade II listed office building within the City of London estate. The tender seeks an Architect and Design Team Leader to oversee the refurbishment process across various RIBA stages, including planning and building consent, aiming for completion by December 2027. The procurement method used is an open, competitive flexible procedure, and the tender process, now completed, attracted significant interest. The contract award notices indicate the involvement of firms such as LIFSCHUTZ DAVIDSON SANDILANDS LIMITED and BUCKLEY GRAY YEOMAN LIMITED. The contract period is set from April 2026 to April 2028, with considerations for extensions if necessary, primarily to accommodate delays or changes in programme scope.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for architectural firms, especially SMEs, positioned to deliver high-quality design and technical advisory services consistent with sustainability and BIM requirements. With an estimated value of over £300,000 and a prominent location in the City of London, businesses focusing on architectural design and consultancy can significantly benefit from this project. The competitive nature of the procedure, requiring both technical proposals and commercial submissions, offers dedicated firms a platform to showcase their capability and potentially secure a prestigious contract within the public authority sector. Such opportunities are ideally suited for companies with experience in managing and executing complex refurbishment projects, particularly those familiar with the nuances of working with listed buildings and adhering to rigorous planning requirements. The project encourages businesses that can handle intricate project lifecycles, offering growth through comprehensive professional engagements.

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Notice Title

20/21 Aldermanbury - Architect

Notice Description

The Authority is procuring professional architectural services for the appointment of an Architect and Design Team Leader in relation to the CAT A refurbishment of 20-21 Aldermanbury, a Grade II listed and adjoining office building within the City of London estate. The services will include lead consultant and design team co-ordination duties; development of the design across RIBA Stages 1 to 4; support for planning and Listed Building Consent; preparation of Employer's Requirements for a Design and Build main contractor; and a continuing client-side Technical Advisor role through construction, handover and post-completion. The Consultant will be required to deliver services in accordance with the Project Brief and Scope of Services, comply with the Authority's BIM and sustainability requirements, and work to the indicative programme leading to CAT A Practical Completion by December 2027. The appointment will cover the full duration of the project lifecycle, including defects and post-completion services, and will be let as a single professional services contract. This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal' (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/) Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions may be exercised at the Authority's discretion where required to: * allow for completion of post-completion and defects services; * accommodate changes to the project programme or procurement strategy, including early works or staged contractor procurement; * respond to delays arising from statutory approvals, including planning or Listed Building Consent; * enable continuation of the Technical Advisor role during construction; and * cover additional services reasonably required to complete the Project in accordance with the Scope of Services. Any extension will be exercised in accordance with the contract terms and will not materially change the scope of the appointment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061028
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028224-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£322,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BUCKLEY GRAY YEOMAN

LIFSCHUTZ DAVIDSON SANDILANDS

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