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20/21 Aldermanbury - Architect

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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04 Jun 2026 at 21:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Mar 2026 at 20:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 16:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London involved procuring professional architectural services for the CAT A refurbishment of 20/21 Aldermanbury, a Grade II listed office building. Located in the heart of the City of London, this project falls under the industry category of architectural design services. The tender initiated in early 2026 and concluded with the contract award to LIFSCHUTZ DAVIDSON SANDILANDS LIMITED on 1st June 2026. This competitive flexible procedure, under the Procurement Act 2023, was meticulously structured without preliminary market engagement due to the precise requirements developed internally. The project's substantial value is set at £431,215.20, extending to a completion deadline by December 2027. The procurement method was selective, ensuring a rigorous selection process matched with detailed technical and commercial evaluations.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and design services, especially SMEs that exhibit technical expertise and sustainability credentials. Such projects can be a springboard for SMEs aiming to strengthen their portfolio in heritage building refurbishments, which demands precise planning and execution. Given the robust competitive procedure, businesses demonstrating technical innovation, cost-control, and superior design quality have a favourable position to excel. Engaging in such high-profile contracts can enhance business reputation, broaden professional networks, and unlock further opportunities within the public sector and specialized refurbishment domains.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061028
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053090-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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
£359,346 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

LIFSCHUTZ DAVIDSON SANDILANDS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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