Award

Electrical Design of the Emergency Lighting System at the Barbican

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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09 Oct 2025 at 11:00

AwardUpdate

09 Oct 2025 at 10:58

Award

05 Feb 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Electrical Design of the Emergency Lighting System at the Barbican" has been completed. The project was managed by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, with an award update on 9th October 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, focusing on specialty design services. The contract is valued at £75,735 and is set in London, United Kingdom. The award was made on 27th January 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st February 2025 to 31st October 2025. The main stage of this procurement process is the award phase, and the services fall under the CPV classification 79930000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in specialty design services. The contract's location in London and the focus on a unique aspect of urban infrastructure—emergency lighting system design—makes it an excellent fit for businesses with expertise in electrical design and project execution within urban settings. This project highlights the potential for SMEs to engage with large municipal bodies like the City of London, showcasing their capacity to handle intricate design services and enhancing their portfolio through successful contract delivery with a prestigious client.

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Notice Title

Electrical Design of the Emergency Lighting System at the Barbican

Notice Description

Electrical Design of the Emergency Lighting System at the Barbican.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-281e77e7-1bf8-407d-a312-1026d7157f17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11d9bde-639e-46ad-87a8-21831beec7ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,735 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,735 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Additional Buyers

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETCH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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