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fire engineering services, planning fire statements, and fire safety surveys for Great Arthur House

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London focuses on the provision of fire engineering services, developing fire statements, and conducting fire safety surveys for Great Arthur House. This contract was awarded to BB7 Consulting Limited, a large-scale supplier situated in Kent, UK. The contract commenced on 3rd December 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with a specific emphasis on survey services. The limited competition method was employed for this below-threshold procurement, ensuring that precise expertise is delivered for planning and technical design stages. Key activities include supporting concept design, planning, Gateway One, and technical design phases.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire engineering and safety surveys. Firms with expertise in planning fire statements and implementing technical design solutions can leverage the contract’s focus areas to expand their portfolio in urban safety consultancy, especially in sub-central government projects. Given the contract's location in the City of London, a hub for strategic development, businesses operating from regions within proximity stand to benefit from enhanced exposure and potential future collaborations. Engaging in such government contracts can pave the way for large-scale enterprises to build relationships with influential public authorities and solidify their position within the infrastructure and safety consulting industry.

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Notice Title

fire engineering services, planning fire statements, and fire safety surveys for Great Arthur House

Notice Description

Appointment of BB7 to provide fire engineering, planning fire statements, and fire safety surveys for Great Arthur House to support concept design, planning, Gateway One, and technical design stages.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039339-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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

BB7 CONSULTING

Further Information

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