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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

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “New EV Depot - Architectural Designer Services in connection with construction of a new EV depot for AfC SEND Transport”. Bids close on 16 October 2026, 12:00 BST; the estimated value is £300,000. Who can bid: Economic and financial standing to the level set in the Invitation to Tender; Insurance in place, or a commitment to obtain it before entering the contract. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Architect for RIBA stages 1-2 of a new electric vehicle depot in Chessington, for design practices

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is appointing an architect to take a new electric vehicle depot for special educational needs transport services through RIBA stages 1 and 2, on the car park site at Jubilee Way, Cox Lane, Chessington. The estimated value is £300,000.00 excluding VAT or £360,000.00 including VAT, with an option to extend the appointment. The estimated contract period runs from 30 November 2026 to 30 June 2029.

Who can win it

  • Economic and financial standing to the level set in the Invitation to Tender
  • Insurance in place, or a commitment to obtain it before entering the contract
  • Legal capacity covering data protection (GDPR)

Key facts

Estimated value
£300,000
Contract period
30 November 2026 to 30 June 2029, estimated at 2 years, 7 months, 1 day, with an option to extend
How bids are judged
Technical 50.00%, Price 40.00%, Social Value 10.00%
Published
18 Sep 2026

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