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Replacement Rigging to the Barbican Theatre Fly Tower

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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22 Jan 2025 at 17:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has completed the procurement process for the replacement of rigging at the Barbican Theatre Fly Tower. This project falls under the "Lifting and handling equipment" industry category and has a contract value of £98,030. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award was made to AAC Technical Services Limited on 18th December 2024, with the contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The location of the contract delivery is in London, United Kingdom, with a delivery address postal code of EC2V 7HH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lifting and handling equipment, particularly those capable of managing specialised theatre rigging projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit as the suitability criteria highlight a preference for SME participation. Companies in the London area or with the capability to operate efficiently in London may find this contract an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise and secure future procurement contracts within the public sector. The streamlined procurement method indicates a quick decision-making process, benefiting businesses that can mobilise rapidly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Rigging to the Barbican Theatre Fly Tower

Notice Description

Replacement Rigging to the Barbican Theatre Fly Tower.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76aae1dc-73f8-47db-8d47-c6acbecb0b02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ea61cc-51a9-4861-8752-a040da3b0950
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,030 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,030 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Arta Nuhija
Contact Email
arta.nuhija@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AAC TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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