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title: "Barbican Podium Waterproofing, Drainage and Landscaping Works Phase 2 - 1st Priority Zone"
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# Barbican Podium Waterproofing, Drainage and Landscaping Works Phase 2 - 1st Priority Zone

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047aae

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation has issued a tender for the Barbican Podium Waterproofing, Drainage and Landscaping Works Phase 2 - 1st Priority Zone. This project, based in London, falls under the industry category of works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work. The procurement process is in the tender stage and employs an open procedure method. The tender, anticipated to close on 13th November 2024, encompasses a surface refurbishment, replacement of the waterproofing membrane, remedial works to drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works. The value of the contract is estimated at £28,500,000, with a potential 3-year duration including possible extensions. Phase 2 covers a significant portion of the Barbican Estate, known for its Grade II listed status and brutalist architecture.

For businesses specialising in construction work, including waterproofing and landscaping, this tender presents significant growth opportunities. Firms with experience in large-scale refurbishment, particularly those familiar with heritage and environmental considerations, are well-suited to compete. The project aims to address current water ingress issues, improve water management, and enhance biodiversity and public accessibility, aligning with the City of London’s sustainability goals. Moreover, the contract’s scale and prestigious location offer significant exposure and the prospect of future phases, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio and impact within the civil engineering and construction sectors.

## Notice

The City of London Corporation (the City) has invited tenders for the provision of surface refurbishment, replacement of waterproofing membrane and remedial works to drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works to Barbican Podium Phase 2, 1st Priority Zone. A contract will not be awarded.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of London, as the owner and manager of the estate, is currently undertaking a largescale refurbishment of the podium deck. Phase 1 of this refurbishment was completed in 2015, this project will focus on Phase 2; a 18,344sqm area along the northern portion of the estate. Several more phases are expected to be required in order to repair other parts of the podium. An initial feasibility study was undertaken that demonstrated several reasons for this including: * the drainage system; * damage to the waterproofing; * shallow crossfalls; * detailing of the expansion joints. The podium deck needs be taken up to replace and repair the damaged waterproofing membrane. Works were completed on phase 1 in 2015. This project builds on the lessons learned from phase 1 for the area identified as phase 2. Surface refurbishment, replacement of waterproofing membrane, remedial works to drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works to Barbican Podium Phase 2, 1st Priority Zone.

Options: The duration of the contract is anticipated to be 2 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 1 year. The maximum length of the contract is therefore anticipated to be 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011617-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,500,000 |
| Lots value | £28,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLI4 Inner London - East |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011617-2025
- 10 Sep 2024 at 13:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028966-2024
- 2 Sep 2024 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028015-2024
- 4 Jul 2024 at 13:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020455-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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