--- title: "City of London Public Statuary Cleaning and Repairs 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ccac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ccac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ccac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON" published: "2026-05-20" --- # City of London Public Statuary Cleaning and Repairs 2026 Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ccac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ccac.json) ## Summary The contract for "City of London Public Statuary Cleaning and Repairs 2026" has been awarded to Rupert Harris Conservation Ltd by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London. This procurement process, following an open procedure, focuses on services in preservation and conservation, specifically involving cleaning, waxing, and reactive maintenance of public statuary in various locations including the City of London, Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Epping Forest, and West Ham Park. The award was completed on 6 May 2026, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, amounting to £374,989.68 gross. The procurement method was open, allowing multiple tenderers to compete, ultimately receiving bids from six participants. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in preservation services of historical sites and buildings. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in conservation-based activities and ability to perform detailed statuary maintenance over a multi-year period, would find this contract appealing. Such projects not only contribute to the long-term sustainability of cultural heritage assets but also offer steady business over several years, enabling growth and stability for participating suppliers. Rupert Harris Conservation Ltd, a small medium enterprise, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure these municipal contracts and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality conservation services. ## Notice A new contract is required in for the 1 April 2026 to cover conservation based cleaning, waxing where indicated, and reactive maintenance, of public statuary located within the City of London and at Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Epping Forest and West Ham Park. ### Planning Information The City will be hosting a webinar on 24 November at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams. The session will cover the requirements, responsible procurement and the procurement process prior to launching the tender, and will include an opportunity for you to ask any questions afterwards. If you would like to attend, please send your confirmation to robert.pine@cityoflondon.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046214-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | 2025-11-28 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £375,000 | | Lots value | £375,000 | | Awards value | £319,140 | | Contracts value | £319,140 | ## 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 | TLI31 Camden and City of London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RUPERT HARRIS CONSERVATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046214-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 12:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021309-2026 - 28 Nov 2025 at 10:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077977-2025 - 13 Nov 2025 at 12:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073498-2025 - 14 Oct 2025 at 15:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065342-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046214-2026 20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021309-2026 10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077977-2025 28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073498-2025 13th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065342-2025 14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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