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 20255 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 9 May 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 30 Jun 20257 months ago
- Contract Period
- 17 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
- Jemma Borland
- Contact Email
- jemma.borland@cityoflondon.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CITY OF 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053495-2025
3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036528-2025
1st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014938-2025
14th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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