Barbican Renewal Conservatory Roof Steelwork Investigation Services

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Award

28 Apr 2026 at 07:19

TenderUpdate

26 Sep 2025 at 10:54

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has awarded a contract for structural investigations into the steelwork structure of the Grade II listed Barbican Conservatory roof. This project aims to provide improved certainty about the existing structure, verify current assumptions, and inform the RIBA Stage 4 design. The procurement was managed under an open competition method, below the threshold for government contracts. The tender process involved parties from the United Kingdom, specifically the City of London and Glasgow, and has reached the award stage with the contract active as of 23rd February 2026, running until 31st May 2026 with the possibility of extension. The services fall under the industry categories of structural engineering consultancy and building surveying services, with a gross contract value of £121,599.24.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in structural engineering consultancy and building surveying fields, especially those capable of handling heritage structures like the Barbican Conservatory roof. Prospective businesses, particularly SMEs, that meet the participation conditions such as financial capacity and compliance with health and safety standards, can benefit from engaging with prestigious projects within London. Companies can grow their business by providing expertise in specialised services required for landmark structures and gain reputation in the civil and structural engineering market through successful collaboration with a reputable buyer like the City of London Corporation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Barbican Renewal Conservatory Roof Steelwork Investigation Services

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invited 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a30b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038273-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£101,332 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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