EDGEPS Appointed Cost Consultant for City of London Mounted Unit Relocation Project

EDGEPS has been appointed as Cost Consultant for the proposed relocation and development of the City of London Police Mounted Unit at Aldgate High Street.

The appointment follows a competitive procurement process undertaken by the City of London Corporation, with EDGEPS securing the contract from a field of seven bidders.

The consultancy commission will support the project through its early feasibility and development stages as plans progress for a new long-term operational base for the Mounted Unit.

Project Overview

The City of London Corporation has identified 52 Aldgate High Street as a preferred location for the future relocation of the City of London Police Mounted Unit.

The proposals involve combining the vacant site at 52 Aldgate with neighbouring properties at 50-51 Aldgate High Street to create a purpose-built facility capable of supporting the operational requirements of the Mounted Unit.

The project is currently in the feasibility and site assessment phase.

Proposed Development

The scheme aims to deliver:

• New stabling facilities

• Horse welfare accommodation

• Operational support facilities

• Secure access arrangements

• Horse box parking and manoeuvring space

• Potential commercial accommodation above the stables, subject to feasibility and viability assessments

The central London location has been identified as strategically important due to its proximity to the Square Mile, allowing rapid deployment for ceremonial duties, crowd management and operational policing activities.

Consultant Appointment

Client:

City of London Corporation

Successful Consultant:

EDGEPS Limited

Contract Value:

£77,953.50

Contract Period:

July 2026 – January 2029

Award Date:

12 June 2026

The consultancy appointment covers cost management services throughout the development process.

Project Team and Site Challenges

A significant part of the current project phase involves engagement with Transport for London, which owns the site and surrounding infrastructure.

Key considerations include:

• Underground utility investigations

• Transport infrastructure constraints

• Site boundary reviews

• Land ownership requirements

• Development feasibility assessments

• Planning and delivery strategy

The project team is working to establish a clear understanding of the site’s technical and operational constraints before progressing to future design stages.

ConstructNet Opportunity Analysis

While the project remains at an early stage, future opportunities may emerge for:

• Architects

• Structural engineers

• Civil engineers

• Building services consultants

• Planning consultants

• Surveyors

• Demolition contractors

• Groundworks contractors

• Main contractors

• Specialist equestrian facility contractors

• Fit-out and building services providers

Businesses operating within public sector, heritage and specialist facilities sectors should monitor the project as feasibility work progresses.

Key Information

Client:

City of London Corporation

Project:

City of London Police Mounted Unit Relocation

Location:

Aldgate High Street, London

Cost Consultant:

EDGEPS

Consultancy Value:

£77,953.50

Project Status:

Feasibility and Site Assessment Phase

Disclaimer

Information is based on publicly available contract award notices and ConstructNet analysis. Readers should independently verify all project information before making commercial decisions.