---
title: "Architectural Design Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051f74"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# Architectural Design Services

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051f74

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## Summary

The procurement process for architectural design services to support the Bank of England's Threadneedle Street Estate has been organised under a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Initiated in 2025 with the planning and tender stages, it has reached the award stage as of May 2026. The Bank of England, a central government public authority located in London, spearheads this initiative. Purcell Architecture Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £7,535,540 gross, covering a four-year period from January 2026 to September 2029. This process involves providing architectural design services across multiple UK regions, focusing on services related to the historic and operational features of the Bank's estate.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in architectural and related services, to engage in projects with high-profile and historic significance. Companies proficient in design development, compliance with regulatory requirements, and offering comprehensive construction oversight, especially those with SMEs classification like Purcell Architecture Limited, can find lucrative growth potential. Furthermore, the requirement for a blend of on-site and off-site resources and the need for specialist advice in heritage and listed building sectors make it an attractive opportunity for firms with diverse expertise and robust resource coordination capabilities. The project underscores the importance of strategic collaboration and adaptability, essential attributes for thriving in central government contracts.

## Notice

The contract is for the supply of architectural design services to support the Bank of England (the Bank) in the consolidation and refurbishment of its Threadneedle Street Estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term is for 4 years with an option to extend at the Bank's discretion (and in one or more extension periods) up to a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041432-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,416,600 |
| Lots value | £6,416,600 |
| Awards value | £6,279,616 |
| Contracts value | £6,279,616 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI4 Inner London - East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURCELL ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 10:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041432-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009641-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 10:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075497-2025
- 23 Jun 2025 at 11:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034339-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 17:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025377-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041432-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009641-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075497-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034339-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025377-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15708

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bdp.com
- http://www.bennettsassociates.com
- http://www.fosterandpartners.com
- http://www.purcelluk.com
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/
- https://www.hawkinsbrown.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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