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20/21 Aldermanbury - Architect

Tender Overview

LOCATION

London, United Kingdom

VALUE

£432,000

DEADLINE

February 24, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

71220000

REFERENCE

007297-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

The Authority is procuring professional architectural services for the appointment of an Architect and Design Team Leader in relation to the CAT A refurbishment of 20–21 Aldermanbury, a Grade II listed and adjoining office building within the City of London estate. The services will include lead consultant and design team co-ordination duties; development of the design across RIBA Stages 1 to 4; support for planning and Listed Building Consent; preparation of Employer’s Requirements for a Design and Build main contractor; and a continuing client-side Technical Advisor role through construction, handover and post-completion. The Consultant will be required to deliver services in accordance with the Project Brief and Scope of Services, comply with the Authority’s BIM and sustainability requirements, and work to the indicative programme leading to CAT A Practical Completion by December 2027. The appointment will cover the full duration of the project lifecycle, including defects and post-completion services, and will be let as a single professional services contract. This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’ (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/) Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • None explicitly mentioned in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a professional architectural services provider.
  • Must be able to act as Lead Consultant and Design Team Leader.
  • Must be able to register on the ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’.
  • Must be able to participate in an Open procurement type.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Capability to provide professional architectural services.
  • Expertise in lead consultant and design team co-ordination duties.
  • Capability to develop design across RIBA Stages 1 to 4.
  • Capability to provide support for planning and Listed Building Consent.
  • Capability to prepare Employer’s Requirements for a Design and Build main contractor.
  • Capability to act as a client-side Technical Advisor through construction, handover, and post-completion.
  • Ability to deliver services in accordance with the Project Brief and Scope of Services.
  • Ability to comply with the Authority’s BIM requirements.
  • Ability to comply with the Authority’s sustainability requirements.
  • Ability to work to an indicative programme leading to CAT A Practical Completion by December 2027.
  • Experience with Grade II listed buildings refurbishment.
  • Capability to cover the full project lifecycle, including defects and post-completion services.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to undertake a contract with an estimated value of 432,000 EUR.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must register an interest on the ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’ (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/).
  • Must submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-02-24T12:00:00+00:00.
  • Must submit the bid via the electronic tendering system.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007297-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This OCDS record provides structured data about a tender for professional architectural services, including lead consultant and design team leader roles, for the CAT A refurbishment of a Grade II listed office building in the City of London, covering RIBA Stages 1-4, planning support, and a technical advisor role through to post-completion.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007297-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data detailing the City of London's tender for professional architectural services, including lead consultant and design team leader roles, for the CAT A refurbishment of a Grade II listed building, requiring expertise across RIBA Stages 1-4, BIM, and sustainability.
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Official PDF Version
General Information007297-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This tender notice invites architectural firms to provide professional services, including lead consultant and design team leader roles, for the CAT A refurbishment of the Grade II listed building at 20-21 Aldermanbury in the City of London, with an estimated value of £432,000 and a target completion by December 2027.
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Tender Notice
General Information007297-2026.html
Summary:
This tender notice invites bids for professional architectural services, including lead consultant and design team leader roles, for the CAT A refurbishment of a Grade II listed office building at 20-21 Aldermanbury, with an estimated value of £432,000 and a completion target of December 2027.

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73
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear project description and utilizes an e-procurement system, but it suffers from critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria and some data inconsistencies.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance65/100

The procedure type and CPV codes are correctly assigned, and the submission period (28 days from today) is reasonable. However, the tender lacks explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, and the 'Over Sum Limit: No' for a value of 432,000 EUR for a UK sub-central authority is ambiguous and potentially inconsistent with standard thresholds. The actual reveal date is also missing.

Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Ambiguity regarding 'Over Sum Limit' for the stated value
Clarity80/100

The project description, scope of services, and technical requirements are clearly articulated and understandable. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major deficiency that significantly impacts the clarity of the procurement process for potential bidders.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, organization, value, and deadlines are provided. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria and the lack of explicitly listed detailed tender documents (e.g., full ITT, comprehensive specifications) beyond general notices reduce completeness. There's also a contradiction regarding the contract being 'Divided into Parts' versus a 'single professional services contract'.

Missing evaluation criteria
Contradiction: 'Divided into Parts' vs 'single professional services contract'
Fairness85/100

The use of an electronic tendering system and generally appropriate technical requirements contribute to fairness. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria is a significant concern, as it undermines transparency and equal treatment among bidders, making the assessment process opaque.

No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is clearly supported via the Jaggaer portal, and key dates like contract start and duration are specified. The main practical concern is the lack of explicitly listed comprehensive tender documents (e.g., full instructions to tenderers, detailed specifications) that bidders would need to prepare a thorough and compliant submission.

Lack of explicitly listed comprehensive tender documents beyond general notices
Data Consistency90/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. However, there are notable inconsistencies, such as 'Characteristics: Divided into Parts' contradicting 'single professional services contract', and 'Value Classified: Yes' contradicting the explicitly stated estimated value.

Contradiction: 'Divided into Parts' vs 'single professional services contract'
Contradiction: 'Value Classified: Yes' vs explicitly stated value
Sustainability50/100

The tender explicitly mentions compliance with the Authority’s sustainability requirements, which is a positive aspect. However, there is no clear focus on broader social aspects or innovation beyond BIM, which could be further developed.

Lack of explicit social aspects focus
Limited explicit innovation focus

Strengths

Clear project description and scope of services
Use of an electronic tendering system for submission
Specific technical requirements including BIM and Grade II listed experience
Explicit mention of sustainability requirements
Good data consistency for basic fields and timeline

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Contradiction regarding contract structure ('Divided into Parts' vs 'single contract')
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing explicit detailed tender documents (e.g., full ITT, specifications)
Ambiguity regarding 'Over Sum Limit' for the stated value

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Clarify the contract structure to explicitly state whether it is divided into parts or a single contract.
3. Ensure all detailed tender documents, including the Project Brief and Scope of Services, are clearly accessible and listed.

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