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CoLP Mounted Section - MEP

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Deadline
1 days left
March 04, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
010335-2026
Value
£180,000
Location
Inner London - East, United Kingdom
Published
February 23, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 05, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 25, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 04, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 29, 2026

Budget
£180,000
Duration
31 months
Location
Inner London - East
Type
Other
55
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

52 Aldgate High Street has been identified as a key site for the relocation and development of the Mounted Unit’s facilities. The plan involves combining the vacant plot at 52 Aldgate with the neighbouring properties at 50-51 Aldgate High Street to create a unified and functional space. Located in the City of London, this development aims to provide a practical and well-integrated solution to support the Mounted Unit’s operational needs. The project is currently in the initial feasibility and site assessment phase. 52 Aldgate presents a highly suitable location for the Mounted Unit due to a combination of operational, logistical, and strategic advantages. Its central position ensures immediate access to the Square Mile, enabling rapid deployment of officers for ceremonial duties, crowd management, and high-visibility policing. The site benefits from rear access, providing a discreet and practical entry point for day-to-day operations, including the secure movement of horses and equipment. Crucially, there is sufficient space at the rear of the site to accommodate the parking and manoeuvring of the Mounted Unit’s horse box, a key operational requirement. In addition, the site offers enough capacity to consolidate all horse welfare and stabling needs under one roof, improving efficiency and care standards. There is also the potential to build commercial accommodation above the proposed stables; this is subject to feasibility and viability testing but raises the possibility of raising income, subject to market response. Together, these factors make 52 Aldgate a rare and strategically valuable opportunity to establish a long-term, purpose-built base for the City of London Police Mounted Unit. At present, significant effort is focused on engaging with Transport for London (TfL), the key stakeholder and landowner, to thoroughly understand the current condition, boundaries, and legal status of the site. This includes a detailed investigation into the complex network of underground utilities and transport services that run beneath and adjacent to the site, which are critical to informing design parameters and mitigating potential risks related to construction. Coordination with the TfL is ongoing to secure accurate mapping, service locations, and any operational constraints that may impact the project timeline and technical approach. This phase is vital for establishing a clear understanding of site-specific challenges and opportunities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and setting the foundation for successful planning and delivery. Please see full MEP scope within tender documents.

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Requirements & Qualifications

17 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (10)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Bids must be submitted by the revised deadline of 4th March 2026, 12:00:00 UTC.
--Bidders must adhere to the Open procurement type process.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--The bidder must be capable of providing construction consultancy services.
--NPPV Level 3 vetting is NOT required.
--SC vetting is NOT required.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS10
--Ability to provide construction consultancy services for a complex urban development project.
--Expertise in site assessment and feasibility studies.
--Capability to investigate and understand site conditions, boundaries, and legal status.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Ability to undertake a contract with an estimated value of 180,000 EUR.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
010335-2026_ocds_record.json

This document is an official OCDS data record providing a transparent overview of the procurement process, including details of the buyer (The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London) and the tender's initiation.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
010335-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS data package provides structured information about the tender for the development of the City of London Mounted Unit's facilities at 52 Aldgate High Street, detailing the contracting authority and the initial planning phase of the project.

Official PDF VersionPDF
010335-2026_official.pdf

This document is an amendment notice for the City of London Police Mounted Unit's MEP consultancy tender at 52 Aldgate High Street, removing vetting requirements and updating the submission deadline to 4th March 2026.

Tender NoticeHTM
010335-2026.html

This tender notice announces an amendment to the procurement for construction consultancy services for the City of London Police Mounted Unit's new facility at 52 Aldgate High Street, removing previously required vetting conditions (NPPV Level 3 and SC) and revising the submission deadline to 4th March 2026.

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55
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for construction consultancy services provides a clear project description but suffers from critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria and the lack of electronic submission, significantly impacting clarity, completeness, and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender clearly defines the procedure type and CPV code. The submission period from the current date (28 days) is reasonable for an open procedure, especially considering it's an amendment. The removal of previously required vetting conditions is a positive adjustment. The absence of a specific tender reveal date is a minor transparency concern.

Missing tender reveal date
Clarity50/100

While the project description is detailed and the AI-extracted requirements are well-defined, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria makes it impossible for bidders to clearly understand how their proposals will be assessed, which is a major deficiency.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness50/100

Essential information such as title, organization, estimated value, and deadlines are present. However, the tender is significantly incomplete due to the lack of detailed evaluation criteria. The 'full MEP scope' is referenced but not provided in the summary, indicating further details are external.

Missing evaluation criteria
Full MEP scope not detailed in provided content
Fairness45/100

The open procedure type and the removal of restrictive vetting requirements enhance potential participation and promote broader access. Nevertheless, the critical absence of objective and transparent evaluation criteria, coupled with the lack of e-submission, severely compromises the fairness and equal treatment of bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified (impacts objectivity and transparency)
No e-submission (limits equal access)
Practicality40/100

The absence of electronic submission support is a significant practical impediment in contemporary public procurement, increasing administrative burden for bidders. Document URLs are not explicitly provided, though documents are listed as available.

No electronic submission supported
Document URLs not explicitly provided
Data Consistency90/100

The core data fields are consistently populated, and dates (submission, contract start, duration) are logical and coherent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions, indicating good data integrity. Minor empty codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure' are negligible.

Sustainability20/100

The tender does not incorporate any explicit green procurement, social aspects, or innovation criteria. This indicates a missed opportunity to promote sustainable practices and align with modern procurement best practices.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear project description and purpose
Estimated value disclosed
Open procedure type promotes competition
Removal of restrictive vetting requirements
Good data consistency for core fields

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Lack of electronic submission support
No explicit sustainability or social considerations
Missing direct document URLs
Missing tender reveal date

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Implement an electronic submission platform to enhance practicality and equal access for bidders.
3. Integrate sustainability, social, and innovation considerations into the tender requirements and evaluation.

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