--- title: "House of Lords Decant Project-Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEII) Refurbishment Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d311" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d311" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d311.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d311.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RESTORATION AND RENEWAL DELIVERY AUTHORITY LTD" published: "2021-08-10" --- # House of Lords Decant Project-Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEII) Refurbishment Project Buyer: RESTORATION AND RENEWAL DELIVERY AUTHORITY LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d311 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d311) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d311.json) ## Summary The Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority Ltd is initiating the House of Lords Decant Project for the refurbishment of the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEII). This procurement, classified under the construction industry, is currently at the planning stage, with responses to the preliminary market consultation due by 12:00 noon UK time on 23rd September 2021. Interested economic operators must download a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to gain access to the Briefing Pack and Questionnaire related to this tender, with a briefing session organised for 19th August 2021 to discuss the project details. This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses in construction, civil engineering, and installation services. Companies experienced in refurbishment, site preparation, and building completion work will find this project well-suited to their competencies. Engaging in this procurement could allow suppliers to participate in a key heritage restoration programme, contributing to the maintenance of the UK’s parliamentary democracy while potentially expanding their project portfolio. ## Notice This notice relates to a preliminary market consultation. The Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority Ltd (Delivery Authority) has developed outline options and an emerging Procurement Strategy that considers the approach for the design and procurement for the refurbishment of the QEII Building to accommodate the House of Lords for any necessary period of vacancy during delivery of the Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme (R&R Programme). As part of the ongoing development of the procurement strategy for the QEII Building refurbishment works, the Delivery Authority wishes to gather the views of companies that may be interested in this project. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Palace of Westminster R&R Programme is the biggest heritage restoration project ever undertaken in the UK. It offers suppliers, service providers and contractors a unique opportunity to contribute towards saving the seat of parliamentary democracy. The refurbishment of the QEII Building will facilitate the option of any necessary period of vacancy of the House of Lords from the Palace of Westminster during the R&R Programme. The Delivery Authority is a company limited by guarantee, established for the purpose of fulfilling those duties set out in s.3(4) of the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019. It works to the specifications set by the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body (the Sponsor Body). The Delivery Authority oversees the day-to-day management of contractors and the supply chain and will be the Client for the contracts. The Delivery Authority is undertaking a preliminary market engagement relating to the Delivery Authority's proposed approach to the procurement of the refurbishment of the QEII Building. The QEII refurbishment project required by the Delivery Authority across the options is expected to include: *Design completion (depending on the contracting strategy selected) *Works to the facade *Strip out works and structural alterations *Demolition and construction work to the roof *Additional lift shaft and refurbishment of existing lifts *Fit-out works including services, internal wall, floors, ceilings and finishes *Furniture, fixtures and equipment *Fit out works of the Chamber and reception gate line *External works and Public Realm *Testing and commissioning The market feedback gained from this preliminary market consultation will be used by the Delivery Authority to develop its QEII Refurbishment Project Procurement Strategy. Additional information: Closing date for responses to this market consultation is 12:00 noon UK time on 23rd September 2021. Responses received after this date may not be considered. Additional information and instructions are given in the Briefing Pack and Questionnaire. Note on II.1.5) Estimated total value - This a consultation only - values are not available yet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019362-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RESTORATION AND RENEWAL DELIVERY AUTHORITY LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1X 0BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45300000 - Building installation work - 45400000 - Building completion work - 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator ## Release History - 10 Aug 2021 at 15:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019362-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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