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20/21 Aldermanbury - Architect

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London is seeking professional architectural services for the CAT A refurbishment of 20-21 Aldermanbury, a Grade II listed building in the City of London. This tender, under the industry category of architectural design services, involves the provision of a lead consultant and design team leader, covering design stages and supporting requisite planning consents. It is a competitive flexible procedure, and suppliers must register through the City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal for participation, with an enquiry period ending on 16th February 2026 and submissions due by 24th February 2026. The procurement is at the tender stage, and the awarded contract is expected to commence on 27th April 2026.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for architectural firms with expertise in managing refurbishment projects of historical sites. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to showcase their technical and commercial capabilities, with the award criteria heavily weighing on technical quality, cost, and responsible procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, provided they demonstrate the necessary technical and economic capacity as outlined in the tender documents. Engaging in this project can enhance a firm's portfolio in historical building projects and strengthen ties with the City of London's procurement network.

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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/007297-2026
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Today
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
TLI London

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

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