Scope
Description
The Courtauld is planning to redevelop the East Wing of its current campus linking it to additional buildings at 152 - 158 The Strand.
Accordingly the Courtauld intends to seek competitive proposals for a Construction Manager to amongst other services provide:
Pre-construction advice and methodology
Procure on behalf of the employer Trade Contractors to undertake the works. Trades likely to include:
Demolition including forming complex openings and Façade retention
Substructure works
Steel frame
Concrete works
Carpentry
Traditional roofing
Balustrading
Fine decorations
Mechanical & Electrical Services
Lift installations
Security systems
Cranage
Scaffold
Management of works by Trade Contractors including rectification of defects
Financial management to ensure project delivered within budget.
The client is procuring a soft strip package separately and it is intended this will commence in April 2025.
CM will commence services at approximately same time with intention of commencing hard demolition from August 2026. Completion of Construction 2028.
Anticipated value of works excluding services provided by CM approximately £42m exc VAT
Applicants need to be able to demonstrate experience of proposed staff working within Grade I and II* partially occupied premises in a busy city centre site.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,905,000 excluding VAT
- £5,886,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 May 2026 to 20 March 2028
- 1 year, 10 months, 3 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Change control procedure will be run throughout the contract allowing for additional scope to be instructed if necessary.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71540000 - Construction management services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Courtauld is currently changing e-tendering portals. Once the new system is live the URL will be published ahead of the submission date.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Selection will be undertaken using a Selection Questionnaire.
Certain questions will be assessed on a pass/fail basis and others will be qualitatively scored for the purpose of shortlisting, as outlined in the SQ instructions and response document.
Selection assessment does not constitute an award of the contract.
SQ process will be followed by shortlisting. Then a restricted ITT stage will take place, followed by evaluation, selection and award.
The award criteria set out in this notice are for the ITT stage to follow.
Documents
Associated tender documents
Courtauld Connects - CM SQ Information and Instructions.pdf
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.example.com/abc123/specification.pdf
As previously noted, e-portal is being changed and new link will be sent prior to submission date. As such, please request SQ document appendices from o.stebbing@gardiner.com
Contracting authority
COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART
- Companies House: 04464432
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNTY-4479-RNJV
Somerset House
London
WC2R 0RN
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
GARDINER & THEOBALD LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: Project Manager
- Companies House: OC307124
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGW-7436-DBWT
10 South Crescent
London
WC1E 7BD
United Kingdom
Email: O.Stebbing@gardiner.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
AECOM LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Cost Consultant
- Companies House: 01846493
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLX-5446-YHDX
Aldgate Tower
London
E1 8FA
United Kingdom
Email: John.Burgess@aecom.com
Website: http://www.aecom.com
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets