This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 15:04

Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Guildhall - Great Hall Roof H&S Works" is being handled by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, situated at PO Box 270, City of London, United Kingdom. This tender, categorised under "roof works and other special trade construction works" (CPV code 45260000), is at the tender stage currently. The procurement is being conducted through an open method designed for below-threshold contracts, with a total estimated value of £3,240,000 gross. Interested suppliers must register on the City of London Corporation's e-tendering portal by 5th August 2026. Work is expected to start early October 2026 and requires completion by late October 2027, before the annual Lord Mayor's Show.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-level repair and refurbishment services, particularly those experienced with heritage or historic structures. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with an emphasis on technical quality and responsible procurement. The competitive nature of this contract enables suitable businesses to showcase their capabilities in a prestigious setting, potentially securing long-term relationships within the public sector. The unique requirements, such as working with scaffolding on historic architecture, make it ideal for firms with the relevant expertise and experience.

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Notice Title

Guildhall - Great Hall Roof H&S Works

Notice Description

About the Project The proposed works are comprised of high-level repairs to the Great Hall roof, to include: * Refurbishment of the central lantern and fleche * Isolated repairs on the Collyweston stone slate roof * Repairs and improvements to rainwater discharge * High-level masonry repairs and cleaning, to include clerestories, parapets, turrets, pinnacles and tracery * turrets, pinnacles and tracery * Re-bedding of gable copings with improved details * Installation of a new weathervane on the fleche The Great Hall and the wider Guildhall complex will remain operational throughout the works. The contractor's compound will be located on the large, paved area immediately north of the Old Library. The Great Hall is enclosed by ambulatories on all sides, which prevents the use of full-height, ground-supported scaffolding. Consequently, scaffolding to the north and south elevations will need to be cradled from parapet level, while access to the east and west gables will require bridging over the ambulatories and bearing onto adjacent structures. An indicative scaffolding design and methodology have been developed and will be included within the tender documentation. The Contractor is anticipated to take possession of the site in early October 2026. Works to the lantern and south elevation of the Great Hall must be completed no later than late October 2027, in advance of the annual Lord Mayor's Show. About the Great Hall London's Guildhall has been at the heart of the City's government for centuries. The site has been a centre of civic administration since at least the 12th century, although there is evidence that a guildhall or meeting place has existed on the site as early as the Saxon period. It was built on the site of a Roman amphitheatre which dates to 70 AD, the remains of which were rediscovered in 1987, during the construction of the adjacent art gallery, and are on public display in the gallery's purpose-built basement display. The medieval Guildhall was erected between 1411 and 1440 to serve as the administrative and ceremonial centre of the City of London. It was built in Perpendicular Gothic style, to the designs of John Croxton, the master mason responsible for the structure's grand stonework. After the Great Fire of London (1666) destroyed the roof, Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke oversaw repairs, replacing the fire damaged roof and altering the interior. The next phase of alterations occurred between 1788-91 under the auspices of George Dance the Younger, who redesigned the interior and introduced the building's striking neoclassical porch. Dance also designed a new facade for the Guildhall Chapel, which was demolished in 1822 to make way for the Mayor's and City of London Court. In 1866-70 Sir Horace Jones undertook major works to restore many of the building's lost Gothic elements. The building suffered extensive damage during the Second World War Blitz and restoration work was completed in the 1950s under the direction of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Today the Guildhall is a blend of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and post-war architecture, reflecting its long and dynamic history, and the building remains the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City of London Corporation. This procurement will be conducted as a two-stage competitive process for the award of a below-threshold contract under the Procurement Act 2023. The process has been designed as a proportionate competition comprising an initial selection and shortlisting stage followed by an invitation to tender issued to shortlisted suppliers" This Selection stage tender process will shortlist maximum of six supplers which will be taken foirward to the ITT Stage.

Planning Information

The PME is being conducted via the electronic tendering system ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’ (url:www.cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com),Prj ref is 965, pqq_52. To access the PME documentation, please register on the system for free and search ‘Guildhall - Great Hall Roof H&S Works'. Organisations should submit their completed PME questionnaire document via the system by the return deadline of 25/02/26 14:00 to participate. PME document submissions cannot be uploaded after the return deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06538e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064363-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
4 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 26 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLI London

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

Further Information

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