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title: "FCDO, King Charles Street Quad Landscape Architect Design Support"
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# FCDO, King Charles Street Quad Landscape Architect Design Support

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98512127-d700-45a4-bae0-724f66b3b569

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is procuring architectural design services through an open procedure for the project titled "FCDO, King Charles Street Quad Landscape Architect Design Support." This procurement is located in London, England, and was marked complete on 20th July 2021. The tender covered design services focused on RIBA Stage 02 for maintenance and improvements to be made to the King Charles Street Quad, with a contract value of £68,000. The contract period commenced on 21st June 2021 and is set to conclude on 15th October 2021. The tender period ended on 21st May 2021, before the contract was awarded on 9th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape architecture, urban planning, and similar services. Companies with experience in working with Grade 1 listed buildings and strong stakeholder engagement capabilities would be well-suited to compete. As it involves maintenance and design improvements, firms that can demonstrate expertise in accessibility, green infrastructure, and sustainable design practices will be particularly attractive to the buyer. The involvement of various stakeholders, including local councils and heritage organisations, further underscores the need for collaborative partners in this initiative.

## Notice

to undertake RIBA Stage 02 Landscape Architect design services for maintenance and improvement works to the KCS Quad. The design works shall include considerations of the following factors, whilst keeping within the limits of the Grade 1 listed restrictions imposed on the location: Landscaping o Improvements to existing layout for staff, visitors and VIP events Entertainment area and staff amenity o Provision of flexible staff 'break-out' and meeting areas and hosting of formal events Covered smoking area o Provision of covered smoking area for staff Bicycle storage o Provision of improved (increased capacity) staff bicycle storage Parking o Number of parking spaces can be significantly reduced, but must include disabled parking bays Improved accessibility o The existing cobbled surfaces and gullies within the Quad are inaccessible for people of reduced mobility There is currently poor wheelchair access between the Quad and KCS building Upgrading of services located beneath the Quad courtyard Space for artwork Provision of electric car charging points Key stakeholder liaison, including with FCDO logistics, security, disability staff groups, cyclist, staff, Historic England, Westminster City Council and visitors Accommodation of the following maintenance activities to be delivered as part of the works: o Rectification of subsidence, including repairs to stone building access steps and associated foundations o Repair/replacement of drainage below ground in area affected by subsidence o Repairs, replacement and cleaning of stone steps and building entrances o Resurfacing existing roads o Remove and relay uneven cobbles to create an even surface o Replacement of fire hydrants In addition to undertaking Landscape Architect design responsibilities the Contractor is to be responsible for leading all necessary stakeholder engagement activities, including staff groups, heritage planning pre-application processes, including those with Westminster City Council (WCC) and Historic England (HE) Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1d5894-865d-4dcb-93cc-312a3fd04db0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUSTAFSON PORTER BOWMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1d5894-865d-4dcb-93cc-312a3fd04db0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1d5894-865d-4dcb-93cc-312a3fd04db0
  20th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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