This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2026 at 15:22

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London focuses on improving fire safety and compliance for Harman and Iselden House. This involves extensive works such as replacing fire alarm systems and installing new extraction systems. The procurement is categorised under 'works' and addresses requirements in the City of London, specifically within the London Boroughs of Southwark and Islington. The project commenced in January 2026 and completed in July 2026, aligned with an open procurement method designed for below threshold competition. VENTRO LTD was awarded the contract following an open competition, having commenced tender submission in mid-2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fire safety and construction industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive life safety systems within residential settings. Businesses with experience in managing large-scale compliance and safety projects, especially SMEs desiring to expand their reach in the public sector, would find this contract highly beneficial. The project involves complex installations and coordination, offering growth through challenging yet rewarding responsibilities that align with public safety enhancements.

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Notice Title

Harman and Iselden House Fire Safety and Compliance Works

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invites Tenders for the provision of Harman and Iselden House Fire Safety and Compliance Works Harman Close, Avondale Square Estate, Old Kent Road, SE1 5PB Harman Close is a sheltered housing block situated on the Avondale Square Estate in the London Borough of Southwark. It consists of 39 large bedsit flats, eight one-bedroom flats and one two-bedroom flat built on the ground, first and second floors. There are two lifts serving all floors. All flats have their own kitchens and bathrooms, but there is also a communal lounge on the ground floor where residents can socialise. Isleden House, Prebend Street, Islington, N1 8PP Isleden House is made up of general needs housing and sheltered accommodation. The estate was built in 1948 by the Trustees of the London Parochial Charities. In 1953 the Trustees conveyed the property to the City of London. The estate is centred around a quiet, private courtyard and gardens and comprises of 76 flats, 33 of which are sheltered accommodation for people at the current state retirement age. Sheltered residents have access to the communal lounge. The Corporation currently has issues with both sites in relation to the current fire alarm systems, namely that the smoke detectors do not communicate with the warden call system due to historic lack of maintenance and/or a poor standard of responsive repairs. Consequently, there are waking watches in place at both sites. The Corporation intends to proceed with the following works at both sites (subject to Condition Survey): * Replacement of the existing fire alarm installation with a re-designed AICO LD1 system * Replacement of the Warden Call System supply with an open protocol Tynetec Advent XT2 system (or similar approved) ready for the digital switch over (due to happen in 2027) * Installation of AICO environmental sensors in all dwellings * Installation of new mechanical extraction in the individual kitchens and bathrooms in all dwellings of both blocks (subject to peak flow test results and individual surveys) * Removal of redundant cabling in communal corridors and lobby areas to facilitate fire door installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05491e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073355-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£692,779 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VENTRO

Further Information

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