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Deadline
Expired
March 02, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
008896-2026
Value
£180,000
Location
Inner London - East, United Kingdom
Published
February 23, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 02, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 02, 2026

Contract Start Date

April 29, 2026

Budget
£180,000
Duration
31 months
Location
Inner London - East
Type
Other
63
Quality Score/100
Good

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. Please see full Architect scope within tender documents.

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Requirements & Qualifications

20 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (12)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-03-02T12:00:00+00:00.
--Bids must be for Construction Consultancy Services / Architectural Services.
--Bids must address the initial feasibility and site assessment phase for the 52 Aldgate High Street project.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--None explicitly stated in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Be capable of providing Construction Consultancy Services (CPV 71530000).
--Be capable of providing Architectural Services.
--Note: NPPV Level 3 and Security Clearance (SC) vetting are NOT required.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS12
--Demonstrate expertise in initial feasibility and site assessment for construction projects.
--Possess the capability to assess sites for operational, logistical, and strategic advantages relevant to a Mounted Unit (e.g., central position, rapid deployment access, rear access for horses/equipment).
--Ability to evaluate space requirements for specific operational needs, including horse box parking/manoeuvring, horse welfare, and stabling consolidation.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Be capable of undertaking a contract with an estimated value of 180,000 EUR.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
008896-2026_ocds_record.json

This tender seeks construction consultancy services for the feasibility and site assessment phase of developing a new, purpose-built facility for the City of London Police Mounted Unit at 52 Aldgate High Street, including complex stakeholder engagement with TfL.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
008896-2026_ocds_release.json

This document is an OCDS Release Package providing structured data about a tender update for the City of London Police Mounted Unit's new facility at 52 Aldgate High Street.

Official PDF VersionPDF
008896-2026_official.pdf

This document is an amendment notice for the City of London Police Mounted Unit's architect tender, removing NPPV Level 3 and Security Clearance (SC) vetting requirements and updating the submission deadline to March 2, 2026, for the 52 Aldgate High Street development project.

Tender NoticeHTM
008896-2026.html

This document is a tender notice inviting bids for architectural services for the City of London Police Mounted Unit's new facility at 52 Aldgate High Street, currently in its initial feasibility and site assessment phase.

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63
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for architectural services provides a clear project description and specific technical requirements but is significantly hampered by the absence of evaluation criteria and the full scope of work in the provided summary, alongside a lack of electronic submission.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code correctly, and the amendment to remove vetting requirements is a positive step. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and, critically, the lack of specified evaluation criteria are significant compliance gaps regarding transparency and equal treatment.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing evaluation criteria
Clarity60/100

The project description is exceptionally clear and detailed, providing excellent context. The AI-extracted requirements are also clear and specific. However, the tender explicitly refers to a 'full Architect scope within tender documents' which is not provided in the summary, and the complete absence of evaluation criteria severely hinders a bidder's ability to understand how their proposal will be judged.

Full Architect scope not provided in summary
Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness65/100

Basic information, financial details, and timeline are well-populated. However, the tender is incomplete without the 'full Architect scope' which is repeatedly referenced as essential. The absence of evaluation criteria and explicit mandatory exclusion grounds also represent significant gaps in the documentation.

Full Architect scope not provided in summary
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness55/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and the amendment to remove vetting requirements enhances fairness by broadening the potential bidder pool. However, the complete lack of evaluation criteria makes the process opaque and hinders fair competition. The absence of e-submission also creates an unnecessary barrier to access. Requirements, while specific, appear project-driven rather than tailored.

Missing evaluation criteria
No e-submission
Practicality60/100

Key practical details like contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the lack of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders and the contracting authority.

No e-submission
Data Consistency80/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The main consistency issue is the repeated reference to a 'full Architect scope' that is not provided in the analyzed content, creating an internal inconsistency regarding the completeness of information.

"Full Architect scope" referenced but not provided in summary
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not explicitly incorporate any green procurement, social, or innovation aspects. While not always mandatory for all tenders, their absence indicates a missed opportunity to leverage procurement for broader public policy goals.

No green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed project description
Specific and relevant technical capability requirements
Transparency regarding estimated value and contract duration
Proactive amendment to remove restrictive vetting requirements
Appropriate CPV code assignment

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
"Full Architect scope" referenced but not provided in the summary
Lack of electronic submission capability
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
No integration of sustainability (green, social, innovation) aspects

Recommendations

1. Publish the full Architect scope and detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and allow fair competition.
2. Implement electronic submission for future tenders to enhance practicality and equal access.
3. Consider integrating sustainability criteria (e.g., environmental impact, social value) into future procurement processes.

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