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Urgent FRA Works at Various Areas of the Barbican

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for urgent FRA works at various areas of the Barbican is managed by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. This procurement falls under the industry category of construction work for art and cultural buildings, with a specific focus on mitigating fire and other health and safety risks in areas such as Frobisher first aid room, the old security cabin (level two), and Beech Street Cinema (level one). The contract was awarded through a direct single tender action due to its below-threshold status. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period running from 10th February 2025 to 31st March 2025. Key dates include the tender period end date of 10th January 2025 and the award date of 27th January 2025. The awarded contract value is £40,269 GBP, and the work will be carried out in London (EC2V 7HH).

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those focusing on construction, safety mitigation, and facilities management. Businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this contract due to the procurement's suitability for SMEs. The scope of the work offers growth opportunities for companies with expertise in safety compliance, refurbishment, and maintaining art and cultural buildings. Additionally, the direct procurement method used for this contract indicates a potential for businesses to form strategic relationships with the City of London Corporation, enhancing their prospects in future tenders. S W Bruce & Company Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the competitiveness and prestige associated with such projects within the City of London.

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Notice Title

Urgent FRA Works at Various Areas of the Barbican

Notice Description

Building and associated works to mitigate the fire and other H&S risks to the following areas: Frobisher first aid Room; old security cabin (level two) and Beech Street Cinema level one.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73e9c061-efe2-44fb-860d-52a53e0ae03a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d33091dc-6732-4b06-a58b-71813d7a3e2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,269 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,269 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7HH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S W BRUCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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