--- title: "Property & Building Services for the Bank of England's Debden Site" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0672c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672c8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND" published: "2026-03-24" --- # Property & Building Services for the Bank of England's Debden Site Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0672c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672c8.json) ## Summary The Bank of England is initiating a procurement process for property and building services at its Debden site in the UK, currently in the planning stage. This process involves the replacement of existing LTHW boilers with hybrid ASHP, optimisation of HVAC systems, improved lighting controls, and various maintenance tasks. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in the Preliminary Market Engagement by 9th April 2026. The procurement, categorised as construction work, will adopt a traditional procurement route with a NEC4 option A fixed price lump sum contract. The anticipated contract period is from 1st March 2027 to 31st August 2029, underpinned by the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for construction and building services firms, particularly those specialising in HVAC systems, lighting solutions, and building maintenance. Firms experienced in executing contracts for central government entities like the Bank of England would find this tender particularly relevant. This engagement allows businesses to partake in refining the procurement approach, providing visibility into future plans and fostering relationships with a key public authority. Participation in this initial stage is an advantageous step for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector infrastructure realm. ## Notice The Bank of England is seeking to engage the market ahead of a forthcoming procurement of a main works contractor to carry out the following at the Bank's Debden site: * Installation of hybrid ASHP replacing existing LTHW boilers with electric boilers and additional heat recovery systems * Implementation of air flow optimisation to HVAC systems * Improved lighting control and energy efficient luminaires through the site. * Improved metering and building control systems * Life cycle replacements comprising replacement of electrical switchgear (air circuit breakers), replacement of smoke/fire damper actuators, and roof repairs * Maintenance of building fabric to maintain building integrity and security These works will be procured utilising a traditional procurement route. MEP services will be designed up to RIBA stage 4 by the Bank's design consultant. NEC4 option A fixed price lump sum is the preferred contractual arrangement. ### Planning Information Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in this Preliminary Market Engagement by sending an email to FM.Contracts@bankofengland.co.uk no later than 9th April 2026. Please include "PROC/575 Debden Upgrade Works (PME)" in the subject title of the email. Suppliers should include their company details such as registration number, address, key contacts, years of operation, and a concise short summary of their relevant works experience. Information gathered through this engagement will assist the Bank in refining the final procurement approach. Participation in this PME does not constitute any commitment to tender nor guarantee inclusion in the subsequent procurement stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026843-2026 | | 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 | 24 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 31 Aug 2029 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLH3 Essex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 24 Mar 2026 at 14:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026843-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026843-2026 24th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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