Barbican Windows & Roof Repairs – Design Consultant

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  "date": "2026-01-15T10:11:51Z",
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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PYQD-1693-MYXR",
    "name": "The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London"
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    "title": "Barbican Windows & Roof Repairs – Design Consultant",
    "value": {
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      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 4800000
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      "id": "2023/54",
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    "description": "The Barbican Estate was designed by architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and was constructed between 1965 and 1976 and consists of over 2000 flats in 21 Blocks. The predominant typologies of the Estate are Tower blocks, terraced blocks and Crescent. The construction of the blocks is predominantly concrete with hardwood windows. The estate was listed in 2001. All repairs must comply with the Barbican Listed Building Management Guidelines.\nIt is intended that the commission for a design consultant which will be split into two projects with the overall goal of ensuring that the properties are waterproof for twenty years following completion of the works. One project will be for window repairs across all top floor properties on the Estate undertaken in one phase, and the other will be roof renewals, drainage repairs / renewals / redesign and balcony waterproofing renewal works undertaken over 4 phases, anticipated to last 6 years. All roof coverings are at or close to the end of serviceable life. The current estimated construction cost of the works is £40m.\nIt is anticipated the consultant role will include but not be limited to:\n•\tCarry out site surveys of all roofs, balconies, rainwater drainage and top floor windows.\n•\tProduce material for any consultations with leaseholders about the projects. Attend consultations as necessary.\n•\tProduce technical specification for works.\n•\tApply for all necessary statutory consents including Building Safety Regulator Approvals.\n•\tPrepare contractual documentation for tender purposes.\n•\tAct as Contract Administrator, Principal Designer and Building Regulations Principal Designer.\n•\tPrepare pre-construction information pack for issue with tender documents.\n•\tReview tender pack with ourselves and make any amendments as necessary.\n•\tAnswer any technical queries from contractors during tender process.\n•\tUndertake tender analysis including price, technical, contractual assessments.\n•\tAttend post tender meetings with contractors.\n•\tProvide technical input in finalising of contract with chosen contractor.\n•\tAttend all necessary meetings including pre-start and progress meetings.\n•\tReview and comment on contractor drawings.\n•\tOverview project through to completion and handover, allowing for sufficient attendance to accurately record any variations from the specification which will be necessary during the window repairs project.\n•\tWitness testing on completion.\n•\tReview and sign off O&Ms.\nThe PME questionnaire can be found on our Jaggaer portal \nvia the https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ \n pqq_38\nPlease complete the PMEQ and submit via the portal (pqq_38) by the deadline of 29/01/26 14:00.",
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
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      "id": "GB-PPON-PYQD-1693-MYXR",
      "name": "The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "City of London",
        "postalCode": "EC2P 2EJ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "PO Box 270"
      },
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        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "hirdial.rai@cityoflondon.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "020 7606 3030"
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  "language": "en",
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        "id": "003359-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003359-2026",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-01-15T10:11:51Z"
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-01-29T23:59:59+00:00",
        "description": "The PME is being conducted via the electronic tendering system ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’ (url:www.cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com).\nTo access the PME documentation, please register on the system for free and search ‘Barbican Windows & Roof Repairs – Design Consultant'.\nThe PME documents can be accessed Prj_868 / pqq_38. \nOrganisations should submit their completed PME document via the system by the return deadline of TIME on DATE to participate.\nPME document submissions cannot be uploaded after the return deadline."
      }
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