Planning

Avondale External Works & Electrical Upgrades (Phase 1)

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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26 May 2026 at 12:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London are planning a procurement process for the "Avondale External Works & Electrical Upgrades (Phase 1)" with a focus on refurbishment work. This process, currently in the planning stage, is primarily categorised under 'works' and aims at external enhancements and electrical infrastructure updates at Avondale. The procurement process is set to take place in the City of London, United Kingdom, with an indicative project value of £12,000,000 gross. Key dates in this process include a planned start for the contract period on 28th August 2026, concluding on 30th June 2027. A notification about further procurement details is expected by 1st August 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises involved in refurbishment and infrastructure upgrades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this project. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure improvement, particularly within the sub-central government sector, will find this tender advantageous. With a focus on enhancing external areas and upgrading electrical systems, businesses with expertise in these domains will be well-placed to deliver the requisite works for this substantial project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Avondale External Works & Electrical Upgrades (Phase 1)

Notice Description

The works comprise external works and electrical infrastructure upgrades at Avondale (Phase 1), including improvements to external areas, associated civils and surface works, and replacement or upgrade of electrical systems and infrastructure. The scope may include enabling works and will be refined as the project develops. 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-06a375
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048724-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
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 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 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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