Barbican Renewal Programme - Glass Systems and Envelope
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London · Local authority
In brief
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London has announced plans to buy construction work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £10,600,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 25 months, up to 30 months with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- midday, Friday 16 October 2026
- Express interest by
- midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026
This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 35 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
This is a bespoke glazed envelope design-and-build package, not new-build construction, on a part Grade II listed and Heritage sensitive building – The Barbican Arts Centre. The works comprise new glazed envelope and façade systems to the Conservatory and Stair 8, following directly behind the demolition (by others), which removes the existing glazing first. The package includes primary steel structure to the Conservatory and Terrace, and the façade access/maintenance walkway and associated gutters and louvres. The scope of works includes: - Conservatory roof and vertical glazing: louvres, vents, perimeter benches, insulation, aluminium panelling, doors and associated gutters, including…Read the full description
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 16 October 2026.
- Register your interest before midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 087444-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
454Awards
276Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Raskl Limited3 contracts
- Push the Button Ltd2 contracts
- Team Projects Limited2 contracts
- Acute New Elevators Ltd1 contract
- Axis Europe1 contract
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From notice 087444-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.