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Open tender · Notice 096052-2026

Barbican Renewal Programme - Construction logistics services

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

Value
£3.5m
Closes
9 Nov 2026 (1 days)
Where
London
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
8 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2029

In plain English

The City of London Corporation wants a single supplier to run site-wide construction logistics for the refurbishment of the occupied Barbican Centre in London, from March 2027 to August 2029. The work covers logistics staff, site security, deliveries, hoists and cranes, waste, protection, fire cover and cleaning, and is worth an estimated £3,500,000.

Good fit for: Established construction logistics firms able to supply large site teams, plant and site-wide services on a major refurbishment.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Works under a Construction Manager (Blue Sky Building) let as a Trade Contract under a Construction Management approach with Blue Sky Building appointed as Construction Manager
  • Scope still changing The logistics strategy continues to be developed alongside the programme, design and possession strategy.
  • Work in an occupied, open building refurbishment of the existing, occupied Barbican Centre

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Barbican Renewal Programme - Construction logistics services. • Site-wide construction logistics service supporting the refurbishment of the existing, occupied Barbican Centre, let as a Trade Contract under a Construction Management approach with Blue Sky Building appointed as Construction Manager. The logistics strategy continues to be developed alongside the programme, design and possession strategy. • Logistics management and labour: Logistics Manager, supervisors, general logistics operatives, traffic marshals/banksmen, hoist/lift operators, slingers/signallers, gatemen/security, welfare/cleaning staff, fire marshals and out-of-hours/weekend cover. • Site accommodation and welfare: survey of the existing accommodation/welfare facilities for re-use, adaptation and ongoing operation for the project duration, assessed against condition, capacity, servicing and the anticipated workforce/programme, with any additional temporary accommodation identified. • Site security and access control: hoarding and temporary fencing, pedestrian/vehicle gates, turnstiles, access-control systems, CCTV/security interfaces and visitor management. • Traffic and delivery management: delivery booking system, traffic marshals, unloading areas, vehicle/pedestrian segregation, temporary signage, road/pavement protection and cleaning, permits and suspensions. • Vertical and horizontal distribution: hoists and/or gantry cranes (with operators) and associated scaffold ramps, platforms and Haki stairs; pallet trucks, trolleys, forklifts/telehandlers, stair climbers, temporary scaffold, edge protection and boarding associated with the logistics scope. • Cranes and lifting: coordination of tower crane use, including appointed person(s), lift supervisors, slingers/signallers and banksmen, plus associa…

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 12 Oct 2026.

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