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IMO Front Barrier Replacement Works 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 10:53

Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport initiated an open procurement process for the "IMO Front Barrier Replacement Works 2025" in London, under the industry categories of metalworking and safety barriers. The contract involves works at the International Maritime Organization at 4 Albert Embankment, London, aiming to replace the existing front barrier system. The process began with a tender notice on 23 June 2025, progressing to an award on 11 September 2025, with the contract running from 12 December 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement method was a "Below threshold - open competition," indicating that design responsibility lies with the contractor, and the scheme was subject to planning approval.

This tender provides businesses specialising in metalworking, safety barriers, cladding works, installation of street furniture, and erection of railings with a lucrative opportunity to expand within the public sector. Stonegrove Limited, an SME, was successful in this competitive landscape, suggesting that similar-sized businesses, particularly in construction and engineering, could find growth through innovation and compliance with technical, commercial, and social value criteria. With the contract valued at £171,310, it highlights an opportunity for mid-sized enterprises to leverage their capabilities in complex design and installation projects that demand thorough planning and execution.

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Notice Title

IMO Front Barrier Replacement Works 2025

Notice Description

Invitation for competitive tender submissions for a single stage fixed price lump sum contract, for the IMO Front Barrier Replacement works 2025 described herein at the International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR. The works are summarised as follows: * Undertake a detailed site survey to verify and document the existing dimensions, layout, and positions of the barrier system and supporting posts. * Temporary removal and disconnection of all existing electrical fittings and wiring. * Design, supply and install new front barrier system with an elevated height to deter members of the public from sitting on the rails. The outline scope of works following the above contractors design portion shall comprise, but is not limited to, the following: * The contractor is to take full design responsibility for the design and installation of the new barrier rail system, as per the employer's requirements provided in the Appendix H of the tender documents. Scheme is subject to planning approval and start date to be agreed on appointment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082348-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928300 - Safety barriers

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

45262650 - Cladding works

45262670 - Metalworking

45341000 - Erection of railings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£171,310 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONEGROVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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