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Barbican Renewal Conservatory roof steelwork investigation services

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:54

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is inviting tenders for structural investigations into the steelwork of the Grade II listed Barbican Conservatory roof. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in structural engineering consultancy and building surveying services, with an estimated contract value of £125,000 GBP. The process is in the tender update stage as of 26th September 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, below threshold procurement. Suppliers are required to register via the City of London's electronic portal to participate. The contract period is potentially extendable beyond its initial duration from 1st October 2025 to 30th November 2025, with the deadline for tender submission set for 24th October 2025, and enquiries closing on 22nd October 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in structural engineering and surveying, particularly small and medium enterprises that meet the City's suitability criteria. Companies with robust financial capacity, appropriate insurance, and compliance with health and safety, modern slavery, and data protection requirements are well-positioned to compete. The project’s involvement with the prestigious City of London Corporation and the iconic Barbican Conservatory offers excellent exposure and the chance to contribute to high-profile heritage conservation work. With a balanced evaluation criteria of 50% technical, 15% responsible procurement, and 35% commercial factors, businesses have the opportunity to highlight their technical expertise and commitment to ethical practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barbican Renewal Conservatory roof steelwork investigation services

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invites Tenders for the provision of structural investigations into the steelwork structure of the Grade II listed Barbican Conservatory roof in order to provide improved certainty about the existing structure, verify current assumptions and inform RIBA Stage 4 design.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration of the contract is 2 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract to completion of the services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a30b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060093-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.stirland@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
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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