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TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2026 at 09:24

Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 09:17

Planning

18 May 2026 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The current public procurement process involves the City of London, under the administration of "The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London," seeking a furniture designer for the Barbican Centre Renewal project. This tender falls under the services category, specifically furniture design services, and focuses on creative and sustainable design strategies for various spaces within the Barbican Centre. The contract is valued at £200,000 annually, with a total estimated gross value of £240,000 for the full duration, and a selective competitive flexible procedure is being utilised. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 28th August 2026, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2026. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, progressing through a two-stage competitive procedure.

Securing this contract could present significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative furniture design, especially those with a focus on sustainability and accessibility. The tender is well-suited to SMEs with proven expertise in bespoke furniture design and an ability to integrate modern design approaches that resonate with the heritage of the Barbican Centre. The competitive flexible procedure encourages diverse participation, providing a structured pathway for companies to demonstrate their technical abilities, project methodologies, and commitment to responsible procurement practices. With an emphasis on aligning with the Barbican Centre's architectural heritage and meeting British Standards, this contract invites interested businesses to innovate and contribute to a high-profile cultural project in a prestigious London location.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Barbican Centre Renewal - Furniture Designer

Notice Description

The City invites Bidders to complete and submit a request to participate in the Procurement for the provision of Barbican Furniture Designer. The procurement of a furniture designer forms a crucial part of the Barbican Renewal project. The contract will cover the design of bespoke furniture, strategy for re-use of existing furniture, and specifications and proposed layouts of off-the-shelf furniture across the main Barbican Renewal spaces. Designers will be asked to think creatively about accessibility, flexibility and sustainability, for all audiences and artists who visit the Centre, and for any occasion. The appointment will cover all furniture strategy and design work through to delivery, installation on site and handover. The programme of work will align with RIBA Plan of Work, and the contract will include break clauses at specific points. The manufacture and installation will form a separate contract, managed directly by the Barbican Renewal project team or their appointed representative. This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal' (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/) Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free. The estimated contract value given at sections 31 and 32 is for the full duration of the contract. The estimated annual contract value is therefore PS66,666.66)

Planning Information

Engagement will consist of a SMT Questionnaire that participating suppliers will be required to submit their responses via the following tender portal (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ad3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070091-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79934000 - Furniture design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLI31 Camden and City of London

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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