Planning

Procurement for the Appointment of a Works Contractor for Main Refurbishment to Morland House and Talbot Grove House, Lancaster West Estate

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 16:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council is currently in the planning stage for a substantial contract titled "Procurement for the Appointment of a Works Contractor for Main Refurbishment to Morland House and Talbot Grove House, Lancaster West Estate". This initiative falls under the industry category of building construction work, specifically targeting multi-dwelling buildings. Located in London, United Kingdom, this procurement process is marked by key dates, including a Bidders’ Day scheduled for 2 March 2026 and the deadline to confirm attendance by 26 February 2026. The overall project aims to undertake a low-energy retrofit of 79 homes, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2026 and concluding on 3 September 2028, involving a projected budget of £25 million. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the preliminary market engagement notice and complete the Market Sounding Questionnaire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction and low-energy retrofit solutions. With an emphasis on sustainability, firms with expertise in energy-efficient building technologies and multi-dwelling construction work are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement method involves pre-tender market engagement, providing businesses a chance to shape the procurement strategy and align their offerings with council requirements. The engagement offers potential for substantial business growth given the project's scale and budget, inviting firms capable of delivering high-quality refurbishment within the planned timeline. Participating businesses can benefit from increased visibility and potential partnerships facilitated by the Council’s structured engagement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for the Appointment of a Works Contractor for Main Refurbishment to Morland House and Talbot Grove House, Lancaster West Estate

Notice Description

This project is for the low energy retrofit of 79 homes at Morland House and Talbot Grove House, three blocks within the Lancaster West Estate. Please refer to further information under the Market Sounding Questionnaire Document For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-construction-work./TS2795S6A6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TS2795S6A6

Planning Information

This preliminary market engagement relates to the upcoming procurement of a contractor to deliver the Major Refurbishment of Morland House and Talbot Grove House on the Lancaster West Estate. As part of this early‑engagement process, interested suppliers are invited to complete the Market Sounding Questionnaire, which will support the Council in shaping the final procurement approach. A Bidders’ Day event will be held on Monday, 2 March 2026, which will include a guided site walk‑around and an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions in advance of the formal tender launch. Suppliers wishing to attend the site visit must confirm their attendance no later than Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065996
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015819-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mo Ajibola
Contact Email
mo.ajibola@rbkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07890604982

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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