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title: "BFI SB Escape Routes Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e8b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# BFI SB Escape Routes Upgrade

Buyer: BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e8b8

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## Summary

The British Film Institute, a public authority within sub-central government, has recently completed the procurement process for the "BFI SB Escape Routes Upgrade" project, aimed at upgrading escape routes at the BFI Southbank building in London. The tender involved essential repair and upgrade works resulting from fire risk assessments and surveys indicating deteriorations. The procurement method was limited competition below the threshold, with the contract value ranging between £250,000 and £300,000. The process reached the award stage on 25th November 2025, with the contract awarded to MCD Heritage Ltd, and work commencing on 27th November 2025 until 26th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in building installation work, especially those capable of handling complex structural repairs and upgrades. Large contractors with experience in restoration and maintenance of infrastructure, particularly in the context of heritage properties, would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The project demands expertise in managing the impact of environmental factors such as water ingress, positioning it as a lucrative prospect for companies with a proven track record in similar works.

## Notice

The BFI requires a Contractor to deliver BFI Southbank Escape Routes Upgrade (Works) and is therefore undertaking a competitive process under a Closed Tender Procedure. Recent fire risk assessments and condition surveys of the BFI Southbank building have highlighted several concerns regarding the condition of designated escape routes. A number of these routes are currently in poor condition, primarily due to the age-related deterioration of exit doors and damage caused by water ingress. This has affected not only the surface finishes but also some of the underlying structural metal elements. To address these issues, essential repair and upgrade works are required. With these we aim to prevent further deterioration, restore the integrity of the escape routes, and enhance the overall appearance of the building. Appendix E sets out the full Scope of Works for all different areas of the building. Appendix F sets out the basic design for the most complex locations. The contract will be awarded for 5 months and the budget for the works is up to PS250,000 - PS300,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077033-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 26 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,963 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCD HERITAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45300000 - Building installation work

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 17:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077033-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077033-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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