Planning

Property & Building Services for the Bank of England's Debden Site

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England is initiating a procurement process for property and building services at its Debden site in the UK, currently in the planning stage. This process involves the replacement of existing LTHW boilers with hybrid ASHP, optimisation of HVAC systems, improved lighting controls, and various maintenance tasks. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in the Preliminary Market Engagement by 9th April 2026. The procurement, categorised as construction work, will adopt a traditional procurement route with a NEC4 option A fixed price lump sum contract. The anticipated contract period is from 1st March 2027 to 31st August 2029, underpinned by the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for construction and building services firms, particularly those specialising in HVAC systems, lighting solutions, and building maintenance. Firms experienced in executing contracts for central government entities like the Bank of England would find this tender particularly relevant. This engagement allows businesses to partake in refining the procurement approach, providing visibility into future plans and fostering relationships with a key public authority. Participation in this initial stage is an advantageous step for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector infrastructure realm.

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Notice Title

Property & Building Services for the Bank of England's Debden Site

Notice Description

The Bank of England is seeking to engage the market ahead of a forthcoming procurement of a main works contractor to carry out the following at the Bank's Debden site: * Installation of hybrid ASHP replacing existing LTHW boilers with electric boilers and additional heat recovery systems * Implementation of air flow optimisation to HVAC systems * Improved lighting control and energy efficient luminaires through the site. * Improved metering and building control systems * Life cycle replacements comprising replacement of electrical switchgear (air circuit breakers), replacement of smoke/fire damper actuators, and roof repairs * Maintenance of building fabric to maintain building integrity and security These works will be procured utilising a traditional procurement route. MEP services will be designed up to RIBA stage 4 by the Bank's design consultant. NEC4 option A fixed price lump sum is the preferred contractual arrangement.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in this Preliminary Market Engagement by sending an email to FM.Contracts@bankofengland.co.uk no later than 9th April 2026. Please include "PROC/575 Debden Upgrade Works (PME)" in the subject title of the email. Suppliers should include their company details such as registration number, address, key contacts, years of operation, and a concise short summary of their relevant works experience. Information gathered through this engagement will assist the Bank in refining the final procurement approach. Participation in this PME does not constitute any commitment to tender nor guarantee inclusion in the subsequent procurement stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026843-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Aug 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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