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Barbican Podium Waterproofing, Drainage and Landscaping Works Phase 2 - 1st Priority Zone

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2025 at 15:40

TenderUpdate

10 Sep 2024 at 13:14

Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 17:20

Planning

04 Jul 2024 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has issued a tender for the Barbican Podium Waterproofing, Drainage and Landscaping Works Phase 2 - 1st Priority Zone. This project, based in London, falls under the industry category of works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work. The procurement process is in the tender stage and employs an open procedure method. The tender, anticipated to close on 13th November 2024, encompasses a surface refurbishment, replacement of the waterproofing membrane, remedial works to drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works. The value of the contract is estimated at £28,500,000, with a potential 3-year duration including possible extensions. Phase 2 covers a significant portion of the Barbican Estate, known for its Grade II listed status and brutalist architecture.

For businesses specialising in construction work, including waterproofing and landscaping, this tender presents significant growth opportunities. Firms with experience in large-scale refurbishment, particularly those familiar with heritage and environmental considerations, are well-suited to compete. The project aims to address current water ingress issues, improve water management, and enhance biodiversity and public accessibility, aligning with the City of London’s sustainability goals. Moreover, the contract’s scale and prestigious location offer significant exposure and the prospect of future phases, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio and impact within the civil engineering and construction sectors.

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Notice Title

Barbican Podium Waterproofing, Drainage and Landscaping Works Phase 2 - 1st Priority Zone

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) has invited tenders for the provision of surface refurbishment, replacement of waterproofing membrane and remedial works to drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works to Barbican Podium Phase 2, 1st Priority Zone. A contract will not be awarded.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of London, as the owner and manager of the estate, is currently undertaking a largescale refurbishment of the podium deck. Phase 1 of this refurbishment was completed in 2015, this project will focus on Phase 2; a 18,344sqm area along the northern portion of the estate. Several more phases are expected to be required in order to repair other parts of the podium. An initial feasibility study was undertaken that demonstrated several reasons for this including: * the drainage system; * damage to the waterproofing; * shallow crossfalls; * detailing of the expansion joints. The podium deck needs be taken up to replace and repair the damaged waterproofing membrane. Works were completed on phase 1 in 2015. This project builds on the lessons learned from phase 1 for the area identified as phase 2. Surface refurbishment, replacement of waterproofing membrane, remedial works to drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works to Barbican Podium Phase 2, 1st Priority Zone.

Options: The duration of the contract is anticipated to be 2 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 1 year. The maximum length of the contract is therefore anticipated to be 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047aae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011617-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£28,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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
Lewis Dance
Contact Email
james.carter@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2076063030

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
TLI4 Inner London - East

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

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