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Building regulations principle designer for the phase 1 of the Barbican fire doors project

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, focusing on the provision of building regulations principle designer services for Phase 1 of the Barbican Fire Doors Project located in the City of London, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded as a direct procurement without competition, falling below the threshold, and commenced on 1st September 2025, with completion expected by 1st December 2028. The relevant industry category is goods, specifically fire doors, with the tender now in the award stage following its completion. Key dates include the contract signing on 30th August 2025 and the publication of contract details notice on 17th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in architectural services related to fire door installation and compliance with building regulations. Reform Architects, an SME, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating that the procurement process supports businesses inclined towards specialised design and construction projects within sub-central government initiatives. Given the direct procurement method, businesses with existing connections or a strong portfolio in related fields could benefit from similar opportunities in the future, stimulating growth in the architectural and construction sectors. Such projects can enhance business reputations and capabilities in delivering key municipal infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Title

Building regulations principle designer for the phase 1 of the Barbican fire doors project

Notice Description

Building regulations principle designer for the phase 1 of the Barbican fire doors project. To act as Building Regulations Principal Designer for Phase 1 of the Barbiacan Fire Door Replacement Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024197-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44221220 - Fire doors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,712 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2028 3-4 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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFORM ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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