Official UK procurement notice
Structural and Civil Engineer Appointment for CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility (Version 2)
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 Structural and Civil Engineer services. Please see full scope of services within tender documents.
- 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£336,316
- Economic & financial standing
Please refer to tender documents.
- Technical & professional ability
- Vetting
Due to the sensitive nature of the Tactical Firearms Training Facility, all personnel proposed for this project must hold both of the following security clearances at the time of tender submission:
- Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3
- Security Clearance (SC)
Important: Only certificates issued by a UK police authority will be accepted.
Evidence Required (for Pass):
- A list of all named individuals proposed for this project, including their roles.
- A copy of the official clearance certificate for each individual, showing:
- Valid NPPV Level 3 clearance
- Valid SC clearance
- Issued by a UK police authority
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
Due to the sensitive nature of the Tactical Firearms Training Facility, all personnel proposed for this project must hold both of the following security clearances at the time of tender submission:
- Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3
- Security Clearance (SC)
Important: Only certificates issued by a UK police authority will be accepted.
Evidence Required (for Pass):
- A list of all named individuals proposed for this project, including their roles.
- A copy of the official clearance certificate for each individual, showing:
- Valid NPPV Level 3 clearance
- Valid SC clearance
- Issued by a UK police authority
- 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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 12 Aug 2025, 12:24 BST
- Last source update
- 23 Oct 2025, 13:53 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 30 Sept 2025
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-047983- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585fbFind 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
- 8 Sept 2025, 17:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 1 Sept 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 £103,582
Timeline
12 Aug 2025 → 3 Nov 2025 · 8 dates- Tender notice published12 Aug 2025, 12:24 BST
- Clarification questions by1 Sept 2025, 17:00 BST
- Submission deadline8 Sept 2025, 17:00 BST
- Contract starts391 days ago30 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by390 days ago30 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent368 days ago23 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published367 days ago23 Oct 2025, 13:53 BST
- Standstill ends356 days ago3 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Aug 2025- Tender notice published12 Aug 2025, 12:24 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published23 Oct 2025, 13:53 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete23 Oct 2025, 13:53 BST
- Contract signature expected10 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WML Consulting LimitedSMEStructural and Civil Engineer Appointment for CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility10 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2026 | £224,000 | 23 Oct 2025standstill to 3 Nov 2025 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2final-stage tenders · 3 at stage one | 1 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- WML CONSULTING LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender