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title: "Tower Bridge Fire Suppression - Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05449f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON"
published: "2025-06-06"
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# Tower Bridge Fire Suppression - Contractor

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05449f

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## Summary

The City of London Corporation is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Tower Bridge Fire Suppression - Contractor." The project falls under the "works" category and involves comprehensive fire suppression system upgrades at Tower Bridge. This includes replacing existing sprinkler and gas suppression systems, integrating with the Building Management System, and upgrading water systems. The procurement process is scheduled to start on 1st October 2025, with completion by 30th April 2027. The procurement is valued at £4.5 million (gross £5.4 million) and is above the threshold for large-scale projects in the United Kingdom. The project will be conducted in a sensitive, Grade I listed structure, requiring careful planning and compliance with applicable regulations. A future notice is expected by 1st July 2025.

This upcoming tender presents significant business opportunities for contractors specialising in fire prevention installation works and related services. The contract requires expertise in working within listed buildings and handling complex integration with existing systems, presenting growth opportunities for firms with relevant experience. Additionally, businesses engaged in heritage construction and those possessing qualifications suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) will find this tender particularly fitting for their capabilities. By positioning themselves to meet the specific needs of this high-profile project, businesses can enhance their portfolios and leverage the visibility and prestige associated with working on such a landmark.

## Notice

The City of London Corporation intends to appoint a principal contractor to undertake comprehensive fire suppression system upgrades at Tower Bridge. The scope includes the removal of existing sprinkler systems and the installation of new fire suppression systems covering the North and South Towers, abutments, high-level walkways, engine rooms, and the shop. Additionally, the project involves replacing gas suppression systems in four machine rooms, integrating systems with the Building Management System (BMS), and upgrading boosted mains and domestic cold-water systems. Works will be carried out within a live, Grade I listed structure, requiring meticulous planning to minimise disruption and ensure compliance with heritage and safety regulations. This is not a call for competition and no tender documents are available at this time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030656-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works
- 51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 14:09 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030656-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030656-2025
  6th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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