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title: "Procurement for the Appointment of a Works Contractor for Main Refurbishment to Morland House and Talbot Grove House, Lancaster West Estate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065996"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# Procurement for the Appointment of a Works Contractor for Main Refurbishment to Morland House and Talbot Grove House, Lancaster West Estate

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065996

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council is currently in the planning stage for a substantial contract titled "Procurement for the Appointment of a Works Contractor for Main Refurbishment to Morland House and Talbot Grove House, Lancaster West Estate". This initiative falls under the industry category of building construction work, specifically targeting multi-dwelling buildings. Located in London, United Kingdom, this procurement process is marked by key dates, including a Bidders’ Day scheduled for 2 March 2026 and the deadline to confirm attendance by 26 February 2026. The overall project aims to undertake a low-energy retrofit of 79 homes, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2026 and concluding on 3 September 2028, involving a projected budget of £25 million. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the preliminary market engagement notice and complete the Market Sounding Questionnaire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction and low-energy retrofit solutions. With an emphasis on sustainability, firms with expertise in energy-efficient building technologies and multi-dwelling construction work are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement method involves pre-tender market engagement, providing businesses a chance to shape the procurement strategy and align their offerings with council requirements. The engagement offers potential for substantial business growth given the project's scale and budget, inviting firms capable of delivering high-quality refurbishment within the planned timeline. Participating businesses can benefit from increased visibility and potential partnerships facilitated by the Council’s structured engagement process.

## Notice

This project is for the low energy retrofit of 79 homes at Morland House and Talbot Grove House, three blocks within the Lancaster West Estate. Please refer to further information under the Market Sounding Questionnaire Document For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-construction-work./TS2795S6A6 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TS2795S6A6

### Planning Information

This preliminary market engagement relates to the upcoming procurement of a contractor to deliver the Major Refurbishment of Morland House and Talbot Grove House on the Lancaster West Estate. As part of this early‑engagement process, interested suppliers are invited to complete the Market Sounding Questionnaire, which will support the Council in shaping the final procurement approach.
A Bidders’ Day event will be held on Monday, 2 March 2026, which will include a guided site walk‑around and an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions in advance of the formal tender launch. Suppliers wishing to attend the site visit must confirm their attendance no later than Thursday, 26 February 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015819-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 16:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015819-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015819-2026
  20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TS2795S6A6
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-construction-work./TS2795S6A6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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