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Southbank: Project External works and Electrical Landlord work: Consultant Design

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 14:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London seeks a multidisciplinary consultancy team for the "Southbank: Project External Works and Electrical Landlord Work: Consultant Design." This project is in the Planning stage with a significant emphasis on design consultancy services within the services industry category. Located in the City of London, UK, this opportunity has key dates including a due date for preliminary market engagement questionnaires by 1st July 2026 and the contract period stretching from 26th October 2026 to 27th October 2028, with a potential extension until 27th April 2029. The procurement method involves the traditional tender process with a focus on appointing a consultant to assist in a variety of design and administrative duties for major works projects at the Southbank Estate.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specializing in design consultancy services to grow and expand their portfolio by engaging in a high-profile project with the City of London. Suitable candidates would include multidisciplinary consultancy firms that can offer comprehensive services covering design, cost consultancy, contract administration, and quality management, among others. Specifically, businesses that have the capability to handle concrete repairs, roof replacements, and improvements in communal areas, including landlord lighting and power, are well-positioned to benefit. The project’s emphasis on statutory approvals and multidisciplinary coordination offers fertile ground for SMEs looking to leverage their expertise in large-scale urban infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southbank: Project External works and Electrical Landlord work: Consultant Design

Notice Description

Appoint a multidisciplinary consultancy team to support with the design - a. Design (including Principal Designer duties) b. Obtaining statutory approvals (Planning and Building Control) c. Specification d. Contract Administration e. Cost Consultancy f. Quality Management The appointed Multidisciplinary Consultant will provide also professional services to support the delivery of a major works project, which will include all buildings within the Southbank Estate. The scope of the work will include the following (subject to survey and assessment): a. Concrete repairs b. Roof covering replacement c. Redecoration of all previously painted surfaces in communal areas (excluding Pakeman House, Stopher House, and Sumner Buildings, which was already undertaken in 2024) d. Landlord lighting e. Landlord power supplies e. Communal digital integrated reception system (IRS) f. Door entry/access control h. g. Lightning protection h. CCTV

Planning Information

Please complete the PME Questionaire attached in the PQQ stage of this project - Please contact me if you have any issues.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b73d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057224-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 27 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

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