Planning

Barbican Renewal Construction Management PME

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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16 Dec 2025 at 13:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Barbican Renewal Construction Management Project is currently in the planning stage, initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. The project aims to revitalise the iconic Barbican Centre, a Grade II listed Brutalist structure located in the City of London. This exercise involves a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to gather insights from potential contractors on approaches to project delivery. Interested parties are to submit their questionnaires by 16:00 GMT on 19th January 2026. This initiative encompasses several projects, including conservatory refurbishment and infrastructure renewals, aligning with sustainability goals and ensuring the site remains relevant for future generations.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for construction management firms, particularly those with expertise in handling complex refurbishments and infrastructure upgrades while considering sustainability and accessibility. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the contract is valued at approximately £4,851,000 GBP. Businesses with capabilities in construction management services will find prospects in contributing innovative solutions to enhance the Barbican's architectural and operational integrity. The involvement in this project not only offers potential financial growth but also an association with a culturally significant landmark in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barbican Renewal Construction Management PME

Notice Description

The Barbican Renewal Programme is the City of London Corporation's (The City) plan to ensure every part of the Barbican Centre's iconic site is restored, revitalized and relevant for future generations. The Barbican is a Grade II listed Brutalist icon, recognised as one of the UK's architectural treasures. Since we opened our doors in 1982, we have become a world-renowned destination, offering a creative programme of unique breadth in spaces of exceptional architectural significance. The Barbican Renewal Programme consists of the following projects: Conservatory Refurbishment of the existing Barbican Conservatory to address critical building and infrastructure issues while honouring the original architectural vision, revitalising it into an iconic, free and welcoming public green space, The scope includes major accessibility upgrades, improved legibility and circulation, and sensitive restoration of the historic fabric to enhance thermal performance, sustainability and climate resilience. Foyers, Lakeside, Catering Block The aim of this project is to ensure that these key public spaces of the Barbican Centre's iconic site are restored, revitalised and relevant for future generations. The design focusses on key accessibility, sustainability and decluttering moves, while also enhancing the overall visitor experience. MEP Infrastructure Phase 2 Carry out critical infrastructure renewal to modernize its Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) systems, much of which are over 40 years old. This long-term programme aims to ensure operational resilience, improve energy efficiency, and align with the City of London's Net Zero Carbon targets. Ancillary Projects - Sculpture Court The project aims to strengthen the connection between these areas and open up sight lines to display the architecture's unique character. The Barbican would like to explore new offerings and activations for the space, and the enhance outdoor cinema experience which is hosted on the Sculpture Court in the summer The City is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise to establish the most appropriate route to delivering and managing the works associated with the various projects, and is considering adopting a Construction Management (CM) approach. The City seeks input from the contractor market to understand what might be the most attractive way of packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity to deliver the project outcomes.

Planning Information

The Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise will provide an opportunity for the City to obtain insight into how contractors might approach the delivery of the project. It also gives a useful early insight into the likely level of interest in a proposed project from the market. Interested organisations will be asked to complete and return a brief questionnaire. To access the PME questionnaire and supporting documentation, please register on the electronic tendering system 'City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal' (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/cityoflondon/web/login.jst?_ncp=1750328586606.1507105-1) and search for 'Barbican Renewal Construction Management'. Organisations should submit their completed questionnaire in accordance with the instructions set out in the PME documentation, by the return deadline of 16:00 (GMT) on 19th January 2026. Following receipt and review of questionnaires, the project team may conduct further direct discussions with organisations of interest to further explore the themes set out in the questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083394-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,851,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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