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title: "Architect Appointment - CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050271"
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buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2025-09-03"
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# Architect Appointment - CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050271

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, involves an architect appointment for the CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility located at Dagenham Dock. This project has progressed through various stages, concluding with the contract award to Blue Sky Design Services Limited, with the procurement being carried out under an open procedure. Key dates include the contract start on 18 July 2025, extending until 20 October 2028. The focus of this procurement falls within the construction consultancy services industry category, aiming to deliver a combination of traditional and modular design solutions for effective facility development.

This opportunity represents a significant avenue for businesses specializing in construction consultancy services, particularly those with proficiency in designing firing ranges or similar facilities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and those capable of adhering to strict security clearance requirements are particularly well-placed to benefit. The contract provides the possibility for design involvement through RIBA stages, with clear contract value expectations and a focus on sustainability, social value, and compliance. Firms could leverage this chance to advance their market presence by demonstrating expertise in high-security, technically complex construction projects.

## Notice

The CoLC, in collaboration with CoLC of London Police (CoLP) are undertaking a project to build a Tactical Firearm Training Facility (TFTF). A suitable site owned by CoLC at Dagenham Dock has been identified. A feasibility study was undertaken to determine the viability of the site, to evaluate cost and programme differences as well as assessing the pros and cons of either a full traditional build approach or full modular scheme to provide the new TFTF. In conclusion, it was determined that a combination of both traditional and modular design solutions is to be considered as the favoured approach to provide the most efficient and operationally effective solution. The design scheme produced during the feasibility study is to progress from RIBA stages 1 to 3, however elements of this design are incomplete and there is a requirement for the appointed design team to review the existing information/design and provide appropriate advice/expertise as to what extent the current packages are progressed further to provide a complete RIBA stage 1 and review then progress RIBA stage 2 and 3 design before commencing the RIBA stage 4. This appointment is for Architect services which inlude the below core services: A. Act as an Architect and Lead Designer for the project during RIBA Stage 1-4. Acting as the client monitoring agent post RIBA stage 4 to completion. B. Develop the full traditional design and specification to RIBA Stages 1-3; Procurement Strategy of Stage 1 of Two Stage Procurement, Tender Documentation of Stage 1 and Tender Action; and Procurement Strategy of Stage 2 of Two Stage Procurement, Documentation Review of Stage 2 and Tender Action. Ensure designs are compliant with: all relevant building and safety regulations including building and fire regulation. D. Advise on any exclusions and fees for any additional deliverables E. If necessary draft applications and engage in negotiations for building permissions and all approvals as necessary (e.g. Planning, Building Control, Network Rail, Party Wall awards, Access licences, etc.) F. So far as is reasonably practicable, take account of any proposals for legislation published by government or the European Union or legislation which is enacted but not yet brought into force, insofar as it is likely to affect the architectural design of the Development or the cost in use of the Development. G. Consult with the CoLC as to whether and if so, how such prospective legislative change should be taken into account in the architectural design of the Development. Individuals working on this project must have received their Non-Police Personal Vetting level 3 and Security Clearance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053495-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2025 - 20 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £374,923 |
| Lots value | £374,923 |
| Awards value | £374,900 |
| Contracts value | £374,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | CITY OF 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 | BLUE SKY DESIGN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053495-2025
- 1 Jul 2025 at 15:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036528-2025
- 14 Apr 2025 at 11:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014938-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053495-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036528-2025
  1st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014938-2025
  14th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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