Planning

Great Arthur House Fire Safety and Investment Works (GLE Phase 2B)

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London is in the planning stage for a public procurement titled "Great Arthur House Fire Safety and Investment Works (GLE Phase 2B)" under the main procurement category of works. The project includes fire safety upgrades, window refurbishment, roof insulation, and other substantial investment works in Great Arthur House as part of the Golden Lane Estate Investment Programme. The tender is planned to open around 11th June 2027 with the works expected to start on 16th July 2027 and complete by 15th November 2029. The project is located in the City of London, with a gross value of approximately £15.6 million. This planning notice does not represent a competitive call or procurement exercise but serves as a transparency measure aimed at market awareness.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in refurbishment work, particularly those specialising in fire safety upgrades and major investment works. The project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and venture capital and social enterprises (VCSEs) as well. Businesses with experience in managing large-scale refurbishment projects and the capacity to handle comprehensive safety and investment upgrades would be well-suited to compete for any future tenders. Additionally, the indicative timeline allows companies ample time to prepare resources and plan strategically for participation.

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Notice Title

Great Arthur House Fire Safety and Investment Works (GLE Phase 2B)

Notice Description

The works comprise fire safety and major investment works at Great Arthur House as part of the Golden Lane Estate Investment Programme, including fire safety upgrades, window refurbishment, roof insulation and covering replacement, installation of mechanical ventilation, replacement of heating and hot water systems, soffit insulation, electrical compliance works, communal redecoration and external fabric repairs. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a39e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048783-2026
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
£13,000,000 £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
11 Jun 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2027 - 15 Nov 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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