Tenders/New EV Depot - Architectural Designer Services in connection with construction of a new EV depot for AfC SEND Transport

Open🇬🇧United KingdomWorks

New EV Depot - Architectural Designer Services in connection with construction of a new EV depot for AfC SEND Transport

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Published: Sep 7, 2026

Updated: Sep 7, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the transport and logistics, construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Architectural Design, Logistics and Freight. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 300,000. Proposals must be submitted before October 2, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the transport and logistics sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

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 17th September at 12:00noon - Deadline for receipt of Clarification Messages 21st September at 12noon - Deadline for issue of Clarification Message responses 2nd 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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 084634-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames has issued 79 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 53 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. You have 25 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £300,000 - £300,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 084634-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.