Planning

Guildhall Event Spaces - (Mechanical) Principal Contractor

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London aims to appoint a Mechanical Principal Contractor for upgrades within the Guildhall event spaces. This process is in the planning stage as of 26th May 2026, with a future notice date set for 22nd October 2026. It focuses on mechanical and electrical services upgrades, covering works within operational areas, under the industry category "Mechanical engineering installation works." The anticipated contract period is from 27th November 2026 to 8th April 2027. This procurement process is governed by the UK's Procurement Act 2023 and follows a planned procurement method, emphasising transparency and market awareness without constituting a call for competition at this stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth within the mechanical engineering sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in mechanical services upgrades and possessing the capacity to operate within active areas would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With a project valued at approximately £2,025,450 GBP and situated in London, this tender presents a promising opportunity for companies looking to establish or expand their involvement in public sector projects within the United Kingdom. Business users can strategically align with the City of London to engage in upcoming opportunities, given the indicative nature and eventual compliance requirements of this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guildhall Event Spaces - (Mechanical) Principal Contractor

Notice Description

The works comprise mechanical and associated electrical services upgrades within Guildhall event spaces, including replacement and improvement of plant, distribution systems and associated infrastructure, together with enabling and builder's works required to support installation. Works will be undertaken within operational areas. 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-06a361
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048693-2026
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

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,025,450 £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
22 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 1-6 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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