Planning

BRP Foyers

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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27 May 2026 at 12:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
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26 May 2026 at 10:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under review is initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, focusing on the Barbican Renewal Programme (BRP) Foyers. This tender is in the 'planning update' stage as of 27th May 2026. The programme involves potential construction works for art and cultural buildings, specifically aiming to refurbish public foyer areas, and is planned to be executed in the City of London, UK. The procurement process is rooted in the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework, with the anticipated comprehensive contract period from 8th July 2027 to 22nd October 2030. A future notice communication is scheduled for 1st June 2027. While the gross contract value is estimated at £36 million, it may be subject to change as indicated by the non-binding and indicative nature of the current notice.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, especially those specialising in refurbishing cultural and public spaces, to engage in a large-scale project managed by a reputable public authority. The invitation to be part of the Barbican Renewal Programme provides potential for substantial business growth, as successful bids could lead to sustained engagement in a multi-year project with significant financial turnover. Companies with proven experience as construction managers or those adept at handling complex project logistics involving the sequencing and delivery of works would be well-suited to compete for this potential procurement, provided they can meet future compliance articulated under the Procurement Act 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BRP Foyers

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 to refurbish public foyer 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a31a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049712-2026
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
Not specified
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
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
1 Jun 202713 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2027 - 22 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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