Planning

BRP Sculpture Court

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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26 May 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BRP Sculpture Court" project is being spearheaded by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, a public authority under the sub-central government category. This project is part of the Barbican Renewal Programme and is currently in the planning update stage as of 27th May 2026. The scope involves potential construction work for art and cultural buildings within the City of London, United Kingdom, specifically targeting works in external or public realm areas. The procurement process involves a gross budget amounting to £6,000,000, with the legal framework governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023. Works are anticipated to occur between 1st April 2028 and 15th January 2030, with future notices expected by 9th March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business expansion, especially for construction firms with expertise in managing large-scale arts and cultural projects. Companies categorized as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for participation. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance a business's reputation and open doors to future contracts within the public sector, given the project's high profile and the potential for additional procurement packages under the same programme. Businesses that can offer flexibility in project delivery and a capacity to adapt to potential changes in project scope will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

BRP Sculpture Court

Notice Description

The Barbican Renewal Programme (BRP) is at a development stage and the packaging, sequencing and delivery model for works is subject to change. The Authority intends to appoint a Construction Manager to support the definition and delivery of works packages. As such, the scopes described below represent potential elements of the programme only. Individual procurements may be combined, divided, re-scoped or delivered as part of a wider package. Potential works relating to external/public realm areas. This notice is issued for transparency and market awareness only and does not constitute a call for competition or procurement exercise. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement referenced in this notice. Any future procurement will be subject to separate publication and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. All details within this notice, including values, scope and anticipated timings, are indicative and non-binding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a30f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049706-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20282 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 15 Jan 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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