Official UK procurement notice
Architect Appointment - CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility
Authority: The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe CoLC, in collaboration with CoLC of London Police (CoLP) are undertaking a project to build a Tactical Firearm Training Facility (TFTF). A suitable site owned by CoLC at Dagenham Dock has been identified. A feasibility study was undertaken to determine the viability of the site, to evaluate cost and programme differences as well as assessing the pros and cons of either a full traditional build approach or full modular scheme to provide the new TFTF. In conclusion, it was determined that a combination of both traditional and modular design solutions is to be considered as the favoured approach to provide the most efficient and operationally effective solution.
The design scheme produced during the feasibility study is to progress from RIBA stages 1 to 3, however elements of this design are incomplete and there is a requirement for the appointed design team to review the existing information/design and provide appropriate advice/expertise as to what extent the current packages are progressed further to provide a complete RIBA stage 1 and review then progress RIBA stage 2 and 3 design before commencing the RIBA stage 4.
This appointment is for Architect services which inlude the below core services:
A. Act as an Architect and Lead Designer for the project during RIBA Stage 1-4. Acting as the client monitoring agent post RIBA stage 4 to completion.
B. Develop the full traditional design and specification to RIBA Stages 1-3; Procurement Strategy of Stage 1 of Two Stage Procurement, Tender Documentation of Stage 1 and Tender Action; and Procurement Strategy of Stage 2 of Two Stage Procurement, Documentation Review of Stage 2 and Tender Action.
Ensure designs are compliant with: all relevant building and safety regulations including building and fire regulation.
D. Advise on any exclusions and fees for any additional deliverables
E. If necessary draft applications and engage in negotiations for building permissions and all approvals as necessary (e.g. Planning, Building Control, Network Rail, Party Wall awards, Access licences, etc.)
F. So far as is reasonably practicable, take account of any proposals for legislation published by government or the European Union or legislation which is enacted but not yet brought into force, insofar as it is likely to affect the architectural design of the Development or the cost in use of the Development.
G. Consult with the CoLC as to whether and if so, how such prospective legislative change should be taken into account in the architectural design of the Development.
Individuals working on this project must have received their Non-Police Personal Vetting level 3 and Security Clearance.
- No preliminary market engagement: Pre-market engagement was not conducted for this procurement due to the clearly defined nature of the requirement, which aligns with existing market capabilities and standards. The procurement is being undertaken using an above-threshold open procedure under the Procurement Act, with appropriate vetting requirements and experience-based conditions of participation included in the tender. Sufficient knowledge of the market was already available internally, based on previous procurements and sector-specific expertise, making it possible to develop robust and relevant documentation without the need for additional engagement. Given the urgency and resource considerations involved, it was deemed proportionate and efficient to proceed directly to tender.
CPV: Construction consultancy services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£374,923
- Economic & financial standing
Please refer to tender documents.
- Technical & professional ability
- Vetting
This project requires all personnel involved to hold the appropriate security
clearances due to the sensitive nature of the Tactical Firearms Training Facility.
Please confirm and provide evidence that the individuals proposed to work on this
project hold both of the following:
- Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3
- Security Clearance (SC)
Important:
- All clearances must be in-date and valid for the duration of the contract.
- Failure to provide full and sufficient evidence will result in an automatic Fail, and the supplier will be excluded from further evaluation.
- Relevant Experience
Have you delivered the design of a Firing Range, including Ancillary Buildings and
a Training Tower / Skills House, or are you currently doing so?
Important – Pass/Fail Requirement:
To pass, suppliers must provide at least one relevant example of a completed project involving a Firing Range and associated facilities (Training Tower / Skills House), preferably delivered within the last 10 years.
Failure to provide sufficient and relevant evidence will result in a Fail, and the supplier will be excluded from further evaluation
All bidders must be compliant with UK Living Wage. Please see tender documents for other technical ability conditions of participation.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Technical: 45%
- Responsible Procurement: 15%
- Commercial: 40%
Published award criteria (3)
- Technical: Q1 - Method Statement 1 –Team and Resources Q2 - Method Statement 2 –Interpretation of Brief Q3 - Method Statement 3 –Design Development Management Q4 - Interview See full questions within tender documents
- Responsible Procurement: Q1 - Climate Action Q2 (a) - Social Value Q2 (B) - Social Value See full questions within tender documents.
- Commercial: Best (lowest) price receives the maximum score available in this section; the remaining bids receive a score pro rata to the best price using the following calculation: Lowest Net Price = maximum points Lowest Net Price --------------------- X maximum points available Bidders Net Price See pricing schedule within tender documents.
- Economic & financial standing
Please refer to tender documents.
- Technical & professional ability
- Vetting
This project requires all personnel involved to hold the appropriate security
clearances due to the sensitive nature of the Tactical Firearms Training Facility.
Please confirm and provide evidence that the individuals proposed to work on this
project hold both of the following:
- Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3
- Security Clearance (SC)
Important:
- All clearances must be in-date and valid for the duration of the contract.
- Failure to provide full and sufficient evidence will result in an automatic Fail, and the supplier will be excluded from further evaluation.
- Relevant Experience
Have you delivered the design of a Firing Range, including Ancillary Buildings and
a Training Tower / Skills House, or are you currently doing so?
Important – Pass/Fail Requirement:
To pass, suppliers must provide at least one relevant example of a completed project involving a Firing Range and associated facilities (Training Tower / Skills House), preferably delivered within the last 10 years.
Failure to provide sufficient and relevant evidence will result in a Fail, and the supplier will be excluded from further evaluation
All bidders must be compliant with UK Living Wage. Please see tender documents for other technical ability conditions of participation.
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 Apr 2025, 12:53 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Sept 2025, 11:56 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 19 Jun 2025
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-014938- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050271Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
please refer to contract documents
- Risks
The requirements are to provide the contracted services to the end of the works project. The contract may require modification in the event of project overrun to ensure continuation of service and technical expertise is retained from the appointed design team (for example to provide additional goods, services or works).
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 9 May 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 2 May 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’ (cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com ↗). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free.
The estimated contract value given at sections 31 and 32 is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions. The estimated annual contract value is therefore £115,536.
Timeline
14 Apr 2025 → 3 Sept 2025 · 8 dates- Tender notice published14 Apr 2025, 12:53 BST
- Clarification questions by2 May 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadline9 May 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by19 Jun 2025, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts23 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent1 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends10 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published3 Sept 2025, 11:56 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Apr 2025- Tender notice published14 Apr 2025, 12:53 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published1 Jul 2025, 16:22 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete1 Jul 2025, 16:22 BST
- Contract signature expected15 Jul 2025, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published3 Sept 2025, 11:56 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Design Services LtdSMEArchitect Services for CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility18 Jul 2025 – 20 Oct 2028 | £374,900 | 1 Jul 2025standstill to 10 Jul 2025 | Standstill |
| Blue Sky Design Services LtdSME | — | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Architect Services for CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility · Blue Sky Design Services LtdSME
- Signed
- 15 Jul 2025
- Value
- £374,900
- Period
- 18 Jul 2025 – 20 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
4 agreed KPIs: KPI 1 - Programme delivery · KPI 2 - Carbon reduction and sustainability · KPI 3 - Quality and compliance …
- KPI 1 - Programme delivery, Percent of design stage deliverables submitted and approved by the agreed milestone dates. Target: At least 95 percent on time.
- KPI 2 - Carbon reduction and sustainability, Provide design stage embodied and operational carbon assessments and actions to reduce emissions; submit annual carbon report. Target: Publish the annual carbon report and implement at least one reduction measure per year.
- KPI 3 - Quality and compliance, Percent of design submissions accepted first time for building regulations, fire safety, BIM Level 2, and BSRIA standards. Target: At least 95 percent first time acceptance.
- KPI 4 - Social value delivery, Delivery of the social value commitments in the tender (eg volunteering hours, mentoring, placements, diversity activities) with quantified outputs. Target: Deliver 100 percent of the agreed outputs during the contract term.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3final-stage tenders · 5 at stage one | 3 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- BLUE SKY DESIGN SERVICES LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender