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Award

13 May 2024 at 10:41

Tender

05 Mar 2024 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is seeking a contractor to supply and install temporary modular built toilet facilities in the Barbican Centre's fountain room for a six-month period. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category and is currently at the award stage. The contract, titled "Barbican Centre temporary washrooms," involves the provision of various toilet facilities and utility support systems at the Barbican Centre in London. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the total contract value reported at GBP 167,317. The initiative was accelerated to ensure timely installation before a scheduled closure period in mid-April.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in modular and portable buildings, particularly those with experience in providing temporary sanitary solutions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, bespoke modular toilet facilities within a limited timeframe would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The City of London Corporation, as the contracting authority, is aiming to have the temporary washrooms installed efficiently to support the operational continuity of the Barbican Centre during maintenance work. The contract period is six months with a possible extension of up to twelve months, providing a potential window for business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Barbican Centre temporary washrooms

Notice Description

The supply and installation of temporary modular built toilet facilities in the Barbican Centre's fountain room for six months to allow for all performances to go ahead as planned and for the building to remain operational.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide temporary, modular built toilet facilities for a hire period of six months. The facilities are to be of a high quality, suitable for the listed building. Prior to the install, the contractor is expected to carry out a test to confirm the existing pipework has the capacity to manage with the temporary toilets. The contractor is to propose a methodology for this test. The facility is to consist of: - 25 gender neutral cubicles - 15 urinals - 20 vanity units (sink, mirror, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers) - 1 accessible toilet facility - Pumps and secondary back up pumps in case of failure - Water buffet tanks (to manage demand during busy periods) The supplier should allow for in full: - Removal of existing carpet tiles, supply and installation of non-slip floor for all areas and reinstatement of old carpet tiles upon completion of hire period - Delivery to site and install including pipework requirements into existing drainage - De-rig, collection and removal from site The number of facilities may change subject to outcome of pipework capacity and clients requirements.

Options: The duration of the contract is 6 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 6 months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044594
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015111-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,317 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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

Fortis Hire Ltd

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