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Barbican Renewal Programme Cost Consultant services

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 07:51

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 12:54

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Barbican Renewal Programme Cost Consultant services, procured by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, involves significant capital projects from 2025 to 2030. The programme seeks cost consultancy services for various endeavours, including the restoration of the Barbican Conservatory and infrastructure upgrades. The competitive flexible procedure procurement, tagged under the industry categories of quantity surveying and project design preparation, employs a selective method. This process concluded with an award to Greenway Associates Ltd, with the contract signed on 30th September 2025, having a contract value of £1,438,320 and a flexibility option for additional purchases if needed.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction consulting sector, particularly those experienced in quantity surveying and project cost estimation. With an expansive first phase covering RIBA Stages 4 to 7, the successful supplier will be positioned to leverage their expertise on high-profile and challenging projects. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this sector, with robust experience and the capability to adhere to demanding project requirements, will likely find this opportunity suitable for extending their portfolio and fostering business growth amidst infrastructure improvement projects.

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Notice Title

Barbican Renewal Programme Cost Consultant services

Notice Description

The City has invited Bidders to complete and submit a request to participate in the Procurement for the provision of Barbican Renewal Cost Consultant services. The contract for Cost Consultant services will cover a series of major capital projects that will form the first phase of the Renewal programme, which will be delivered between 2025 and 2030. Design for projects in this first phase of work is at RIBA Stage 3. This cost consultant contract will cover RIBA Stage 4-7 of this first phase of Barbican Renewal. Projects that form this first phase of work include: - A full restoration and refurbishment of the Barbican Conservatory - Foyers, Lakeside and Catering Block, including lakeside waterproofing, conservation led fabric upgrades, foyer improvements, catering block shell and core works, accessibility and MEP upgrades - Major wayfinding improvements across the site - Refurbishment and fit out of Barbican back of house and support spaces - A central MEP infrastructure replacement programme - Ancillary projects to address urgent needs and that respond to wider Barbican Renewal Programme opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054410
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067655-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,198,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,198,600 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
James Carter
Contact Email
james.carter@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

GREENWAY ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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