Award

Fire Engineer Services for Tower Bridge Fire Suppression Project

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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25 Jul 2025 at 15:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has completed the procurement of fire engineer services for the Tower Bridge Fire Suppression Project. This contract falls under the fire and explosion protection consultancy services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method via a single tender action below threshold. The tender stage concluded on 24 May 2024, and the contract commenced on 24 June 2024, running until 30 November 2026. With a contract value of £45,495, this award status is currently active, and the procurement process has progressed to the award stage as of 25 July 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in fire and explosion protection and control consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as these were deemed suitable for the process. The project is well-suited for firms experienced in providing technical expertise and innovative solutions for iconic infrastructural landmarks. OFR Consultants Limited, a large-scale supplier based in England, has been awarded this contract, indicating a competitive environment for highly capable consultancies within this niche industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Engineer Services for Tower Bridge Fire Suppression Project

Notice Description

Fire Engineer Services for Tower Bridge Fire Suppression Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4094747-9c8f-4b09-884b-e789f41201f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f4e7601-dbb2-4cf7-9e13-541b89818703
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,495 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,495 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 2-3 years
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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
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

OFR CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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