Construction Contract Leads
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 18th Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-05ed37 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £300,000 |
United Kingdom
Category Services
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 18th Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-05ed37 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £300,000 |
Changes to notice
This notice has been edited. The previous version is still available.
Additional Information within Conditions of Participation section
Extension to Enquiry Deadline
Extension to Tender Period
Scope
Reference
DN799331
Description
Royal Borough of Kingston are conducting this Procurement to select an Architect to progress RIBA stage 1 & 2 for the construction of a new EV depot for AfC SEN Transport services. The proposed site identified by the Council is known as the car park site, Jubilee Way, Cox Lane, Chessington.
The Project is a major project to relocate the service from their current location to enable development and to allow for the required expansion of the fleet to deliver this key service.
RBK has already carried out some capacity drawings, initial cost estimate and strategic Brief (RIBA stage 0). This has identified the site has potential to accommodate the needs of the user. The purpose of this Procurement is to appoint an Architect who can progress the feasibility further up to and including RIBA stage 2. This will enable the Council to prepare a business case and make an informed decision on taking the project beyond feasibility. There is an option to extend this appointment further subject to the Council's decision to progress the project.
Following soft market engagement, RBK has decided to procure these services through an open tender. The value of the works is estimated at £300,000.00 exclusive of VAT or £360,000.00 inclusive of VAT.
The construction of a new EV depot will enable the Council to continue to deliver quality SEN transportation services for children of the Borough as well as providing net zero benefits from electrification of the fleet.
The indicative procurement dates for this opportunity are:
7th September 2026 - Issue Tender documents
1st October at 12:00noon - Deadline for receipt of Clarification Messages
5th October at 12noon - Deadline for issue of Clarification Message responses
16th October at 12noon - Deadline for receipt of Tender Responses (Tender Return Deadline)
30th November 2026 - Assessment summaries & Contract Award Notice issued
15th December 202 - Contract signature
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 November 2026 to 30 June 2029
- 2 years, 7 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Financial Capacity - Economic and Financial Standing
Insurance (in place or commitment to obtain before entry into contract)
Legal Capacity (GDPR)
Full details of the Conditions of Participation can be found in the Invitation To Tender Document
Technical ability conditions of participation
Technical ability
Health and Safety
Carbon Reduction Plan and Environmental Management Systems
Modern Slavery
Living Wage
Full details of the Conditions of Participation can be found in the PSQ Guidance Document
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 October 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 October 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.londontenders.org/
Direct Link to Opportunity:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 November 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Technical (Qualitative) | Quality | 50.00% |
| Price | Commercial (Quantitative) | Price | 40.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value (Qualitative) | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.londontenders.org/
The full tender pack of information is available via https://www.londontenders.org/
Contracting authority
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRN-9366-HZGV
Guildhall
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Commissioning Team
Telephone: +44 2085475000
Email: commissioning [at] kingston.gov.uk
Website: http://www.kingston.gov.uk
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government