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title: "Crystal Palace Subway Cultural Venue - Multi-Disciplinary Team Brief - RIBA STAGES 2-7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055abe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY"
published: "2025-08-20"
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# Crystal Palace Subway Cultural Venue - Multi-Disciplinary Team Brief - RIBA STAGES 2-7

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055abe

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bromley has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the project titled "Crystal Palace Subway Cultural Venue - Multi-Disciplinary Team Brief - RIBA STAGES 2-7." This tender falls under the services category and was conducted as an open procedure, with the award finalised on 20th August 2025. The procurement aims to design the next phase of works at the Grade II listed Crystal Palace Subway, transforming it into a cultural venue with new level access via a lift. The project is located in Bromley, within the UK region of UKI61. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and spans an initial period of three years, involving contract works until 30th September 2028. The procurement process included tender stages, with a tender period that ended on 4th August 2025. The company awarded the contract is THOMAS FORD & PARTNERS LIMITED.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms in the construction consultancy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like THOMAS FORD & PARTNERS LIMITED, who possess expertise in conservation architecture and project management, are well-positioned to compete for similar projects. The focus on multidisciplinary design and the involvement of RIBA Stages 2-7 indicates the need for diverse project management and architectural skills, making it an attractive venture for businesses with experience in public sector projects. This procurement aligns with broader goals of heritage conservation and development in cultural infrastructure, thus offering strategic growth for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in these domains.

## Notice

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking to procure a conservation architect-led Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for RIBA Stage 2 to 7 designs for the next phase of works at the Grade II listed Crystal Palace Subway to deliver the consented cultural venue extension and to provide level access to the Subway via a new lift core. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence on 1st September 2025 and be for an initial period of three (3) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050343-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | £413,328 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY |
| Locality | BROMLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Bromley Town |
| Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill |
| Delivery location | TLI61 Bromley |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS FORD & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 16:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050343-2025
- 8 Jul 2025 at 07:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038054-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050343-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038054-2025
  8th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.londontenders.org

## Notice URLs

- http://www.londontenders.org
- http://www.thomasford.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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