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title: "Guildhall Event Spaces - (Mechanical) Principal Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a361"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Guildhall Event Spaces - (Mechanical) Principal Contractor

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a361

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London aims to appoint a Mechanical Principal Contractor for upgrades within the Guildhall event spaces. This process is in the planning stage as of 26th May 2026, with a future notice date set for 22nd October 2026. It focuses on mechanical and electrical services upgrades, covering works within operational areas, under the industry category "Mechanical engineering installation works." The anticipated contract period is from 27th November 2026 to 8th April 2027. This procurement process is governed by the UK's Procurement Act 2023 and follows a planned procurement method, emphasising transparency and market awareness without constituting a call for competition at this stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth within the mechanical engineering sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in mechanical services upgrades and possessing the capacity to operate within active areas would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With a project valued at approximately £2,025,450 GBP and situated in London, this tender presents a promising opportunity for companies looking to establish or expand their involvement in public sector projects within the United Kingdom. Business users can strategically align with the City of London to engage in upcoming opportunities, given the indicative nature and eventual compliance requirements of this procurement process.

## Notice

The works comprise mechanical and associated electrical services upgrades within Guildhall event spaces, including replacement and improvement of plant, distribution systems and associated infrastructure, together with enabling and builder's works required to support installation. Works will be undertaken within operational areas. This notice is issued for transparency and market awareness only and does not constitute a call for competition or procurement exercise. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement referenced in this notice. Any future procurement will be subject to separate publication and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. All details within this notice, including values, scope and anticipated timings, are indicative and non-binding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048693-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,025,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 11:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048693-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048693-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline 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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