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Common Data Environment for the Barbican Renewal Programme

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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07 Jul 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves "The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London" as the buying organisation, who have engaged Glider Technology Ltd for the "Common Data Environment for the Barbican Renewal Programme". This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on storage media. Located within the City of London, the procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The procurement process has reached the award stage, marked as complete, with a contract active from 13th May 2024 to 13th August 2025. The legal basis for this procurement is established under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and data management sectors, especially those specialising in innovative solutions for data environments or administrative support services. Given the nature of the procurement method, businesses that can offer specialised expertise in software and storage media without the need for open competition are particularly well-suited to partake in such opportunities. The successful contract with Glider Technology Ltd, a large-scale entity, highlights the potential for similar firms or those aiming to expand their capability in public infrastructure projects like the Barbican Centre to benefit from engaging with sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Common Data Environment for the Barbican Renewal Programme

Notice Description

The Barbican Centre GliderBIM AIM CDE Project Licence and accompanying CDE Administrative Support Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055aa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038017-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30234000 - Storage media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2024 - 13 Aug 2025 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GLIDER TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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