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title: "Barbican Centre temporary washrooms"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044594"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION"
published: "2024-05-13"
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# Barbican Centre temporary washrooms

Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044594

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation is seeking a contractor to supply and install temporary modular built toilet facilities in the Barbican Centre's fountain room for a six-month period. This procurement opportunity falls under the goods category and is currently at the award stage. The contract, titled "Barbican Centre temporary washrooms," involves the provision of various toilet facilities and utility support systems at the Barbican Centre in London. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the total contract value reported at GBP 167,317. The initiative was accelerated to ensure timely installation before a scheduled closure period in mid-April.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in modular and portable buildings, particularly those with experience in providing temporary sanitary solutions. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, bespoke modular toilet facilities within a limited timeframe would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The City of London Corporation, as the contracting authority, is aiming to have the temporary washrooms installed efficiently to support the operational continuity of the Barbican Centre during maintenance work. The contract period is six months with a possible extension of up to twelve months, providing a potential window for business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The supply and installation of temporary modular built toilet facilities in the Barbican Centre's fountain room for six months to allow for all performances to go ahead as planned and for the building to remain operational.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide temporary, modular built toilet facilities for a hire period of six months. The facilities are to be of a high quality, suitable for the listed building. Prior to the install, the contractor is expected to carry out a test to confirm the existing pipework has the capacity to manage with the temporary toilets. The contractor is to propose a methodology for this test. The facility is to consist of: - 25 gender neutral cubicles - 15 urinals - 20 vanity units (sink, mirror, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers) - 1 accessible toilet facility - Pumps and secondary back up pumps in case of failure - Water buffet tanks (to manage demand during busy periods) The supplier should allow for in full: - Removal of existing carpet tiles, supply and installation of non-slip floor for all areas and reinstatement of old carpet tiles upon completion of hire period - Delivery to site and install including pipework requirements into existing drainage - De-rig, collection and removal from site The number of facilities may change subject to outcome of pipework capacity and clients requirements.

Options: The duration of the contract is 6 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 6 months. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015111-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £368,000 |
| Lots value | £368,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £167,317 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTIS HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

## Release History

- 13 May 2024 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015111-2024
- 5 Mar 2024 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007013-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.capitalesourcing.com
- http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

## Provenance

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