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title: "Invited Design Competition for architectural design services for the development of New River Head"
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buyer: "HOUSE OF ILLUSTRATION"
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# Invited Design Competition for architectural design services for the development of New River Head

Buyer: HOUSE OF ILLUSTRATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41828275-70e9-442d-943e-7b82930bd575

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## Summary

The House of Illustration in London is currently seeking proposals for an invited design competition to provide architectural design services for the redevelopment of the New River Head site. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically focuses on architectural design services, with a budget of £200,000. The tender is active and the submission deadline is set for 22nd November 2019. The contract period is anticipated to run from 2nd March 2020 to 30th June 2022, contributing to the restoration and expansion of historically significant listed buildings crucial for the gallery's operations.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for architectural firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their portfolios and engage in significant public and cultural projects. Competitors will need to showcase their capabilities in preserving heritage while innovatively designing functional spaces. Given the historical nature of the site, businesses with experience in culturally sensitive architecture and a focus on community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete.

## Notice

House of Illustration is the UK's only public gallery devoted to the art of illustration.It has recently purchased a 0.17 ha site at New River Head in Islington which includes a series of historically significant listed buildings that played a vital role in bringing fresh water to central London in the 18th century. The restoration and extension of the buildings will provide House of Illustration with up to 1,000 sq. m. of internal space for the relocation and expansion of its current operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6135a41-4bf9-48e6-908d-16f9d2ecc7fc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOUSE OF ILLUSTRATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1C 4BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | King's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6135a41-4bf9-48e6-908d-16f9d2ecc7fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6135a41-4bf9-48e6-908d-16f9d2ecc7fc
  23rd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT158490
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.houseofillustration.org.uk

## Provenance

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