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City of London Public Statuary Cleaning and Repairs 2026

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 11:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Mar 2026 at 12:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 10:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 12:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 16:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "City of London Public Statuary Cleaning and Repairs 2026" has been awarded to Rupert Harris Conservation Ltd by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. This procurement process, following an open procedure, focuses on services in preservation and conservation, specifically involving cleaning, waxing, and reactive maintenance of public statuary in various locations including the City of London, Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Epping Forest, and West Ham Park. The award was completed on 6 May 2026, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, amounting to £374,989.68 gross. The procurement method was open, allowing multiple tenderers to compete, ultimately receiving bids from six participants.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in preservation services of historical sites and buildings. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in conservation-based activities and ability to perform detailed statuary maintenance over a multi-year period, would find this contract appealing. Such projects not only contribute to the long-term sustainability of cultural heritage assets but also offer steady business over several years, enabling growth and stability for participating suppliers. Rupert Harris Conservation Ltd, a small medium enterprise, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure these municipal contracts and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality conservation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

City of London Public Statuary Cleaning and Repairs 2026

Notice Description

A new contract is required in for the 1 April 2026 to cover conservation based cleaning, waxing where indicated, and reactive maintenance, of public statuary located within the City of London and at Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Epping Forest and West Ham Park.

Planning Information

The City will be hosting a webinar on 24 November at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams. The session will cover the requirements, responsible procurement and the procurement process prior to launching the tender, and will include an opportunity for you to ask any questions afterwards. If you would like to attend, please send your confirmation to robert.pine@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046214-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£319,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£319,140 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2025-11-28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Rupert Harris Conservation Ltd

Further Information

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