New EV Depot - Architectural Designer Services in connection with construction of a new EV depot for AfC SEND Transport
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 12:0noon - 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
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon ThamesLondonWAC-648235
Design and Refurbishment of Waste Transfer Station and Household Refuse Recycling Centre
The South London Waste Partnership has been working together with the Authority to upgrade the existing, Authority owned site at Villers Road. In connection with this, a Stage 2 design has been carried out. The Stage 2 design, together with further surveys carried out since, are issued with these tender documents.
The PCSA Services comprise the pre-construction services required to develop the project from the current Stage 2 design through the pre-construction phase, including design development, buildability and programme review, cost planning and market testing, risk management, supply chain engagement, and preparation of the Contractor's proposals for the Main Works.
The Main Works comprise the design and refurbishment of the Waste Transfer Station, provision of new Household Reuse and Recycling Centre facilities, upgrading of site infrastructure, and relocation of welfare facilities.
This Tender is for the Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) Fee associated with the PCSA Services, together with main works preliminaries, overheads and profit percentages for evaluation purposes. A cost plan will also be requested as part of the Tender to obtain an indicative budget for the Main Works.
It is intended that the successful Bidder appointed under the PCSA will subsequently undertake the Main Works under a Design and Build Contract, subject to agreement of the final construction cost and the necessary approvals.
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon ThamesWAC-610972
