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Finsbury Circus Gardens, Works, External Railing Decorations

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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14 May 2025 at 12:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Finsbury Circus Gardens, Works, External Railing Decorations" was initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, a public authority at the sub-central government level. This contract, specifically in the works industry category, involves the painting of railings surrounding the Finsbury Circus open space, including all gates. Located in the City of London, the direct procurement method employed was below the threshold and conducted without competition. The tender was completed on 9th May 2025, with the contract signed on 12th April 2025. The overall value of the contract was £36,844.80.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the construction and decoration sector, specifically those with capabilities in external works such as installation and exteriors. C.S.Hodges & Son Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Hertfordshire, successfully supplied the works needed. Businesses similarly positioned within the UK seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects might find this type of contract conducive to business growth, particularly if they specialise in niche areas like installation of gates or historic site maintenance. The absence of competition in this direct procurement process highlights the advantage for specialised firms in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finsbury Circus Gardens, Works, External Railing Decorations

Notice Description

Paint railings that surround Finsbury circus open space includes all gates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051317
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021255-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45421148 - Installation of gates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,844 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 9 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blake.summers@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C.S.HODGES & SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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