Scope
Description
The City of London Corporation is exploring redevelopment of 50-52 Aldgate High Street to provide a unified, purpose-built base for the City of London Police Mounted Unit. The site offers key operational benefits including central access, rear servicing, and sufficient space for stabling, welfare facilities, and horse-box manoeuvring. The project is currently in feasibility and early site assessment, with extensive engagement underway with TfL regarding underground constraints and land status.
Estimated construction value: £4m
Estimated programme: Feb 2026 - March 2028 (112 weeks)
Procurement route: Single-Stage Design & Build (JCT D&B)
The Structural Engineer is required to support RIBA Stages 2-4 as lead structural designer, then act as Client Monitoring Agent through construction to completion and defects.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 April 2026 to 31 October 2028
- 2 years, 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Refer to tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
refer to tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Q1. Experience 25% Q2. Team and Resources 20% Q3. Interpretation of Brief 20% Q4. Project Risks 15% Q5. Interview 20% (suppliers will be invited to an interview on 31st March 2026) |
Quality | 45% |
| Price | Best (lowest) price receives the maximum score available in this section; the remaining bids receive a score pro rata to the best price using the following calculation: Lowest Net Price = maximumpoints... |
Cost | 40% |
| Responsible Procurement | Q1 - Climate Action 40% Q2 - (a) - Social Value PASS/FAIL Q2 - (b) - Social Value 60% See full questions within tender documents. |
Quality | 15% |
Other information
Payment terms
refer to contract documents
Description of risks to contract performance
The requirements are to provide the contracted services to the end of the works project. The contract may require modification in the event of project overrun to ensure continuation of service and technical expertise is retained from the appointed design team (for example to provide additional goods, services or works).
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The City has not conducted any Preliminary Market Engagement prior to the issuing of the Tender Notice, due to the following:
Pre-market engagement was not conducted for this procurement due to the clearly defined nature of the requirement, which aligns with existing market capabilities and standards. The procurement is being undertaken using an above-threshold open procedure under the Procurement Act, with appropriate vetting requirements and experience-based conditions of participation included in the tender.
Sufficient knowledge of the market was already available internally, based on previous procurements and sector-specific expertise, making it possible to develop robust and relevant documentation without the need for additional engagement. Given the urgency and resource considerations involved, it was deemed proportionate and efficient to proceed directly to tender.
Contracting authority
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQD-1693-MYXR
PO Box 270
City of London
EC2P 2EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jemma Borland
Email: jemma.borland@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government