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Barbican Renewal - PM and Contract Administration services

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Award

08 Aug 2025 at 09:44

Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Barbican Renewal - PM and Contract Administration services" is spearheaded by the City of London Corporation, aiming to rejuvenate the iconic Barbican Centre. This initiative falls under the construction project management services industry category and is located in the UKI region. As of the latest update, the procurement is in the award stage, with a contract having been signed on 6th August 2025 with Gardiner & Theobald LLP. The project involves significant upgrades to the Barbican Centre's infrastructure, including the main Foyers, Conservatory, and more, over a period running from 2025 to 2030. The selective procurement method used, following a restricted procedure, indicates a careful selection among potential contractors, reflecting the key emphasis on quality and cost in the award criteria.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction project management and administration, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale cultural or heritage projects. The project’s emphasis on revitalising a renowned cultural hub could provide a platform for these companies to showcase their expertise in sustainable and innovative construction solutions. Firms capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions and offering competitive pricing stand a favourable chance of thriving in this environment. Moreover, the long-term nature of the contract, with a potential extension up to six years, provides a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish or strengthen a partnership with a prestigious client like the City of London Corporation.

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Notice Title

Barbican Renewal - PM and Contract Administration services

Notice Description

The provision of Project Management and Contract Administration services to deliver the first major phase of work on Barbican Renewal. Barbican Renewal is a programme of capital projects, which will enable the Barbican to realise fully its potential as the greatest cultural centre in the City of London and the UK more broadly. These plans will deliver a site that is truly inclusive, sustainable and operationally resilient. By addressing every aspect of our listed buildings, we will ensure the Barbican is restored, revitalised and relevant for audiences now and in the future.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract for Project Management and Contract Administration services, will cover a series of projects that will form the first phase of the Renewal programme, which will be delivered between 2025 and 2030. This first phase of works will comprise significant upgrade, restoration and improvement works to the main Foyers, Lakeside, Conservatory and Sculpture Court, a programme of improvements to the Centre's central MEP infrastructure systems and delivery of a new wayfinding strategy. For the infrastructure elements of the programme the Provider (main contractor) has been engaged under a TAC-1 contract. The Project Manager / Contract Administrator will act as Alliance Manager (equivalent to a contract administrator under TAC-1 terminology) on behalf of the client. The PM/ CA shall be appointed under a separate Appointment with the Client rather than as a party to the TAC-1 Contract with the Client and Provider. The legal terms for the Appointment are set out in the procurement documents.

Options: The duration of the contract is 5 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 6 years, subject to completion of the works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b16b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047177-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,020,707 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20258 months 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Additional Buyers

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
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, TLI31 Camden and City of London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDINER & THEOBALD

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