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Architect Appointment - CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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03 Sep 2025 at 11:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Jul 2025 at 16:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 12:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, involves an architect appointment for the CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility located at Dagenham Dock. This project has progressed through various stages, concluding with the contract award to Blue Sky Design Services Limited, with the procurement being carried out under an open procedure. Key dates include the contract start on 18 July 2025, extending until 20 October 2028. The focus of this procurement falls within the construction consultancy services industry category, aiming to deliver a combination of traditional and modular design solutions for effective facility development.

This opportunity represents a significant avenue for businesses specializing in construction consultancy services, particularly those with proficiency in designing firing ranges or similar facilities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and those capable of adhering to strict security clearance requirements are particularly well-placed to benefit. The contract provides the possibility for design involvement through RIBA stages, with clear contract value expectations and a focus on sustainability, social value, and compliance. Firms could leverage this chance to advance their market presence by demonstrating expertise in high-security, technically complex construction projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Architect Appointment - CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility

Notice Description

The CoLC, in collaboration with CoLC of London Police (CoLP) are undertaking a project to build a Tactical Firearm Training Facility (TFTF). A suitable site owned by CoLC at Dagenham Dock has been identified. A feasibility study was undertaken to determine the viability of the site, to evaluate cost and programme differences as well as assessing the pros and cons of either a full traditional build approach or full modular scheme to provide the new TFTF. In conclusion, it was determined that a combination of both traditional and modular design solutions is to be considered as the favoured approach to provide the most efficient and operationally effective solution. The design scheme produced during the feasibility study is to progress from RIBA stages 1 to 3, however elements of this design are incomplete and there is a requirement for the appointed design team to review the existing information/design and provide appropriate advice/expertise as to what extent the current packages are progressed further to provide a complete RIBA stage 1 and review then progress RIBA stage 2 and 3 design before commencing the RIBA stage 4. This appointment is for Architect services which inlude the below core services: A. Act as an Architect and Lead Designer for the project during RIBA Stage 1-4. Acting as the client monitoring agent post RIBA stage 4 to completion. B. Develop the full traditional design and specification to RIBA Stages 1-3; Procurement Strategy of Stage 1 of Two Stage Procurement, Tender Documentation of Stage 1 and Tender Action; and Procurement Strategy of Stage 2 of Two Stage Procurement, Documentation Review of Stage 2 and Tender Action. Ensure designs are compliant with: all relevant building and safety regulations including building and fire regulation. D. Advise on any exclusions and fees for any additional deliverables E. If necessary draft applications and engage in negotiations for building permissions and all approvals as necessary (e.g. Planning, Building Control, Network Rail, Party Wall awards, Access licences, etc.) F. So far as is reasonably practicable, take account of any proposals for legislation published by government or the European Union or legislation which is enacted but not yet brought into force, insofar as it is likely to affect the architectural design of the Development or the cost in use of the Development. G. Consult with the CoLC as to whether and if so, how such prospective legislative change should be taken into account in the architectural design of the Development. Individuals working on this project must have received their Non-Police Personal Vetting level 3 and Security Clearance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050271
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053495-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£374,923 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£374,923 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£374,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£374,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2025 - 20 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF 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

BLUE SKY DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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