Award

MerFen Security to manufacture and attend & install railings on DVA roof.

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 15:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London involves the awarding of a contract to MerFen Security Ltd for the manufacture and installation of railings on the DVA roof at the City of London School. This contract falls under the construction industry category, specifically building installation work, and is located in the region of London (UKI43). The procurement process was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, and is currently at the award stage with a contract signed on 8th October 2025. The contract is active from 8th December 2025 to 12th December 2025, with a gross value of £47,870.40.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in building installation works, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and installation of security features such as railings. Large-scale enterprises with the ability to fulfil government contracts and deliver within the specified time frame are well-suited for such opportunities. Participating in contracts with city authorities like the City of London can bolster a company's portfolio and provide substantial growth avenues through consistent public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MerFen Security to manufacture and attend & install railings on DVA roof.

Notice Description

MerFen Security LTD to Manufacture and install railings on DVA roof at City of London School.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d46d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068646-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,892 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

MERFEN SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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