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title: "Guildhall - Great Hall Roof H&S Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06538e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# Guildhall - Great Hall Roof H&S Works

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06538e

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## Summary

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London is preparing the procurement process for high-level repairs to the Great Hall roof at Guildhall, described under the title "Guildhall - Great Hall Roof H&S Works". This planning stage of the tender focuses on roof refurbishment, including masonry repairs and the installation of a new weathervane, with the site becoming operational by October 2026 and expected completion by December 2027. This project falls within the industry category of roof works and related trade construction works, situated in the City of London within the region of the UKI. The preliminary market engagement (PME) documentation is accessible via the City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal, and submissions are due by 25 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in high-level construction and masonry repairs. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to the planned suitability criteria. With an estimated contract value of £2,700,000 excluding VAT, it offers a substantial business opportunity for enterprises capable of executing complex architectural tasks while operating in a historically rich setting that prevents the use of conventional scaffolding solutions. Companies with expertise in innovative scaffold designs and specialised historical restoration are likely to find this project aligns well with their capabilities.

## Notice

About the Project The proposed works are comprised of high-level repairs to the Great Hall roof, to include: * Refurbishment of the central lantern and fleche * Isolated repairs on the Collyweston stone slate roof * Repairs and improvements to rainwater discharge * High-level masonry repairs and cleaning, to include clerestories, parapets, turrets, pinnacles and tracery * turrets, pinnacles and tracery * Re-bedding of gable copings with improved details * Installation of a new weathervane on the fleche The Great Hall and the wider Guildhall complex will remain operational throughout the works. The contractor's compound will be located on the large, paved area immediately north of the Old Library. The Great Hall is enclosed by ambulatories on all sides, which prevents the use of full-height, ground-supported scaffolding. Consequently, scaffolding to the north and south elevations will need to be cradled from parapet level, while access to the east and west gables will require bridging over the ambulatories and bearing onto adjacent structures. An indicative scaffolding design and methodology have been developed and will be included within the tender documentation. The Contractor is anticipated to take possession of the site in early October 2026. Works to the lantern and south elevation of the Great Hall must be completed no later than late October 2027, in advance of the annual Lord Mayor's Show. About the Great Hall London's Guildhall has been at the heart of the City's government for centuries. The site has been a centre of civic administration since at least the 12th century, although there is evidence that a guildhall or meeting place has existed on the site as early as the Saxon period. It was built on the site of a Roman amphitheatre which dates to 70 AD, the remains of which were rediscovered in 1987, during the construction of the adjacent art gallery, and are on public display in the gallery's purpose-built basement display. The medieval Guildhall was erected between 1411 and 1440 to serve as the administrative and ceremonial centre of the City of London. It was built in Perpendicular Gothic style, to the designs of John Croxton, the master mason responsible for the structure's grand stonework. After the Great Fire of London (1666) destroyed the roof, Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke oversaw repairs, replacing the fire damaged roof and altering the interior. The next phase of alterations occurred between 1788-91 under the auspices of George Dance the Younger, who redesigned the interior and introduced the building's striking neoclassical porch. Dance also designed a new facade for the Guildhall Chapel, which was demolished in 1822 to make way for the Mayor's and City of London Court. In 1866-70 Sir Horace Jones undertook major works to restore many of the building's lost Gothic elements. The building suffered extensive damage during the Second World War Blitz and restoration work was completed in the 1950s under the direction of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Today the Guildhall is a blend of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and post-war architecture, reflecting its long and dynamic history, and the building remains the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City of London Corporation. Please note that this is not a call for competition.

### Planning Information

The PME is being conducted via the electronic tendering system ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’ (url:www.cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com),Prj ref is 965, pqq_52.
To access the PME documentation, please register on the system for free and search ‘Guildhall - Great Hall Roof H&S Works'.
Organisations should submit their completed PME questionnaire document via the system by the return deadline of 25/02/26 14:00 to participate.
PME document submissions cannot be uploaded after the return deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013276-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | CITY OF LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44112400 - Roof
- 44112410 - Roof frames
- 44112420 - Roof supports
- 44112430 - Roof trusses
- 44112500 - Roofing materials
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 10:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013276-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013276-2026
  13th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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