Avalon House Refurbishment & Extension Works - Scrutton Street, London

Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council' - is inviting applications from suitably qualified & experienced contractors to take part in a procurement process which a contract which will award a contract for the refurbishment and extension of an existing office building at 57-63 Scrutton Street, London EC2A, delivering high-quality Cat A workspace with improved amenity and sustainability performance. The property is situated on Scrutton Street, Hackney, within the Shoreditch commercial district. The site is fully built-out, with party-wall boundaries to both sides and constrained logistics typical of central London projects. Neighbour access and coordination will be required for façade and roof-level works. The works comprise: • Comprehensive refurbishment of existing structure and services. • One-storey rooftop extension to create additional office accommodation and an accessible terrace. • Basement reconfiguration for new plant, cycle parking, lockers and showers. • Full replacement of façades, glazing, and entrance canopy. • Delivery of a fully electric, BREEAM Excellent-targeted building in line with Part L 2021 and London Plan policies. • Retention and localised strengthening of the existing steel frame and raft foundation. • New composite-deck structure at roof level with green/blue roof and screened plant zone. • Installation of twin 8-person MRL lifts serving all floors including the roof terrace. • HVRF heating/cooling, MVHR ventilation and air-source hot-water generation. • PV array at roof level and smart metering/BMS integration. • Cat A internal finishes and reception enhancements. • Associated drainage, waterproofing and external works. The scope of the contractor appointment will include for post RIBA 4 design responsibilities although it should be noted that the Council will not be making its design team available for novation. The contract will be let using the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024 - subject to project specific client amendments and amendments required for compliance with the Procurement Act 23. The estimated value of the contract is approx. £8.9M (excluding VAT) based upon cost plan estimates against the current design which is currently developed to RIBA Stage 2. The Council has undertaken pre-app discussions with the planning authority and is targeting to have submitted a full planning application in early 2026. The Council will progress design to RIBA Stage 4 at which point it will seek submission of lump sum tenders. The Council is targeting to have awarded the contract by 4th September 2026 with start on site targeted for commencement on 4th December 2026 and completion of works targeted for completion on 30th November 2027 after which a 12-month contractual defects liability period will apply. These target dates are indicative and could be impacted if there are any significant delays in obtaining planning permission. The Council will undertake the procurement process to award the contract in line with the procurement procedure and programme outlined below which utilises the Competitive Flexible Procedure as defined within the Procurement Act 23. • Tender Notice & 1st Stage CFP PSQ Documents issued - 19th December 2025 • Clarification deadline - 26th January 2026 @23:59 • 1st Stage CFP PSQ submission deadline - 6th February 2026 @12:00 • Shortlisting confirmation - 20th February 2026 • ECI input sought from shortlisted contractors - March - April 2026 • 2nd stage CFP ITT issued - 27th May 2026 • 2nd stage CFP ITT clarification deadline - 29th June 2026 @23:59 • 2nd stage CFP ITT submission deadline - 7th July 2026 @12:00 • Issue of Assessment Summaries - 17th August 2026 • Issue of Contract Award Notice - 17th August 2026 • Standstill begins - 18th August 2026 • Standstill ends - 28th August 2026 • Contract award - 4th September 2026 The Council will administrate this procurement process using it's e-sourcing solution In-tend which is accessible free of charge via: …