Planning

Guildhall - West Wing - Fabric (Window Replacement & Cladding Overhaul)

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The forthcoming procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London involves the refurbishment of the Guildhall West Wing, including window replacement and cladding overhaul. This notice, published on 26th May 2026, is intended for transparency and market awareness, with an anticipated detailed procurement communication slated for 1st December 2026. The procurement falls under the 'works' category, with the location specified as the City of London (UKI43 region). The contract period is planned from 1st January 2027 to 30th June 2027. This process is currently in the planning stage, with no competition call as yet, and aligns with the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in facade work, given the project's requirement for refurbishing the building envelope. With an estimated contract value of £3,980,000, it provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses with expertise in external cladding systems and window replacements. Companies that are adept at ensuring compliance, performance, and longevity of building facades should consider positioning themselves for this potential future procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guildhall - West Wing - Fabric (Window Replacement & Cladding Overhaul)

Notice Description

The works comprise the refurbishment of the building envelope to the Guildhall West Wing, including replacement of existing windows and overhaul of external cladding systems, together with associated repairs and upgrades to ensure performance, compliance and longevity of the facade. This notice is issued for transparency and market awareness only and does not constitute a call for competition or procurement exercise. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement referenced in this notice. Any future procurement will be subject to separate publication and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. All details within this notice, including values, scope and anticipated timings, are indicative and non-binding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a34c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048662-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45443000 - Facade work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,980,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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