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Colville Estate Phase 2C Design Guardian Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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14 Apr 2026 at 14:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has completed the procurement process for the "Colville Estate Phase 2C Design Guardian Services," focusing on architectural and construction consultancy. This process falls under the services category, specifically architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Based in Hackney, London (region UKI41), the contract began on 1 April 2026 and will end on 31 March 2027, with a gross contract value of £96,000. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the tender was governed by UK legal framework 2023/54. The award stage was completed on 14 April 2026, having been initiated through a tender process involving Karakusevic Carson Architects Limited as the supplier.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for architecture and construction firms specialising in project advisory roles to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market presence in the London area. Medium-sized enterprises with expertise in architectural design, technical consultancy, and quality management in construction would find this contract suitable. The procurement process presents growth potential for businesses that can provide innovative design solutions and ensure construction quality, as the Design Guardian is responsible for advising on alternative design solutions, architectural aspects of technical designs, and construction quality. The strategic involvement in a prestigious project at Hackney offers a valuable reference for further industry involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Colville Estate Phase 2C Design Guardian Services

Notice Description

The Design Guardian will be responsible for advising on the suitability of: (1) alternative design solutions proposed by the contractor, (2) the architectural aspects of the contractor's detailed technical design for construction, (3) the architectural aspects of the sub-contractors' proposals, (4) mock-up panels and material samples, and (5) construction quality on site. Due to a longer PCSA period the current appointment expires while the project is still on site, therefore this new appointment is to cover the remainder of the construction stages of the project until completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033869-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KARAKUSEVIC CARSON ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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