20/21 Aldermanbury - Project Manager

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 20:07

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 11:37

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract to Watts Group Limited for professional project management and ancillary services related to the CAT A refurbishment works at 20/21 Aldermanbury. The procurement process, identified by the project title "20/21 Aldermanbury - Project Manager," falls under the industry category of construction project management services. The project, located in London, is administered under a Design and Build building contract. The procurement method employed was a competitive flexible procedure, indicating a selective approach to supplier engagement. This contract, supporting services through to post-completion, commenced on 2nd June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st December 2028. It represents a significant investment with a total contract value of £312,570 gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction project management, especially those proficient in contract administration and employer's agent services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Watts Group Limited, which succeeded in securing the contract, are well-suited to compete if they possess the capacity to manage complex project coordination and construction deliverables while adhering to stringent quality and budget controls. For businesses looking to grow, engagement in such significant projects with prestigious clients like the City of London Corporation can enhance their portfolio and industry standing, paving the way for future contracts within the public infrastructure domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

20/21 Aldermanbury - Project Manager

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation is procuring professional project management, contract administration and Employer's Agent services for the delivery of the CAT A refurbishment works at 20-21 Aldermanbury under a Design and Build building contract. The services will include project and programme management, consultant team coordination, procurement and tendering support, risk and change control, stakeholder engagement and statutory approvals, and management of construction delivery through to completion, handover and post-completion in accordance with the Authority's governance arrangements.

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-06102a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053091-2026
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

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£260,475 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£260,475 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATTS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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