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Fees for the design and implementation of a wayfinding project

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London for the project titled "Fees for the design and implementation of a wayfinding project". This initiative, classified under the industry category of goods, specifically seating, took place in the City of London. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and conducted without competition. The project reached the award and contract stages by 1st October 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2026. The supplier awarded is CSK Architects Limited, a large-scale business, highlighting a successful completion status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and design services, particularly those capable of engaging in creative and structural design projects. Companies looking to expand into public sector work or developing unique installations can find the project scope attractive, as evidenced by its successful culmination. The collaboration with the City of London offers valuable exposure and experience, particularly for large firms like CSK Architects Limited, seeking to solidify their foothold in public domain projects.

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Notice Title

Fees for the design and implementation of a wayfinding project

Notice Description

The supplier successfully delivered From the Thames to Eternity project, a temporary installation located at several sites across the City of London along a south-north route. The scheme featured seating using reused granite stones salvaged from the Thames river wall. One of the key locations was outside St Paul's Cathedral, where the installation proved highly successful and well-received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061377-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39111000 - Seats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ajibola.akingbade@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CSK ARCHITECTS

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