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title: "Specialist Designer Appointment for CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050cae"
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buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2025-08-27"
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# Specialist Designer Appointment for CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050cae

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, was for appointing a Specialist Designer to contribute to the City of London Police's Tactical Firearms Training Facility. The project was set within the services industry category, specifically focusing on construction consultancy services, and located in the City of London. The process began with a tender stage on May 2, 2025, and involved an open competition method due to its below-threshold value. The procurement was expected to conclude with a contract period starting on June 16, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2028. However, the procurement process was terminated, and no contract was awarded as of August 27, 2025, in line with the reserved right to cancel or vary the process.

The tender offered a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those experienced in designing facilities for tactical firearms training. Companies possessing relevant expertise and security clearances could leverage this tender to enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence in public safety infrastructure projects. The tender was suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its focus on the UK market and the accessibility provided through the City of London Corporation's electronic tendering system. Despite the cancellation, similar opportunities may arise, and businesses can prepare to compete by ensuring compliance with the required security and experience criteria.

## 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 Specialist Designer services. Please refer to the scope of services located within the tender documents for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051679-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,705 |
| Lots value | £107,705 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 14:54 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051679-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 16:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018918-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051679-2025
  27th August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018918-2025
  2nd May 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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