Scope
Reference
DN799331
Description
The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames (RBK) needs to relocate two key partners from their current locations into a new shared site. The proposed site has been identified by RBK Property. The site is currently a car park which is leased to a commercial tenant. The lease end date with this commercial tenant is 16 March 2026. The overall objective is to accommodate both key partners on the site and this will require shared access arrangements. Both users have provided a list of requirements/needs and an architect has been appointed to prepare basic capacity drawings to assist with the formation of the RIBA stage 0 strategic brief. RBK is currently looking to conduct a detailed feasibility up to RIBA stage 2.
Total value (estimated)
- £550,000 excluding VAT
- £660,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 2 December 2029
- 3 years, 8 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 December 2025
Engagement process description
The Royal Borough of Kingston is seeking to engage with the Architectural services market in preparation for the forthcoming procurement of a New EV Depot - Designer Services
The purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to gather insights from suppliers to inform the future procurement strategy, contract structure, and scope of services ensuring best value, innovation, and sustainability.
The Preliminary Market Engagement documents have been published on the Council's e-procurement portal, London Tenders Portal
Please access the project via the portal to download and complete the Pre Market Engagement questionnaire. Please submit your response via the portal.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 March 2026
Contracting authority
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRN-9366-HZGV
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commissioning Team
Telephone: 0208547 6670
Email: Commissioning@kingston.gov.uk
Website: http://www.kingston.gov.uk
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government