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Architect Appointment - CoLP ​​Tactical Firearms Training Facility​

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 00:01.

Opportunity overview

The 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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Published award value
£374.9k
Awarded
30 Jun 2025
Award ID
1
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 06235182
Location
Stockport, UKD35, SK4 2HD, United Kingdom
Contract value
£374.9k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Jul 2025
Including VAT
£449.9k
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 06235182
Location
Stockport, UKD35, SK4 2HD, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV71530000 — Construction consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1£374.9k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-050271
Status
complete
Published 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).
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system ‘City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal’ (https://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.
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
19 Jun 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
9 May 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
please refer to contract documents

Enquiry period

Ends
2 May 2025, 17:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Value

Amount
374,923
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
449,907.6

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
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

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Responsible Procurement
Type
quality
Description
Q1 - Climate Action Q2 (a) - Social Value Q2 (B) - Social Value See full questions within tender documents.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Commercial
Type
cost
Description
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.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
23 Jun 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Please refer to tender documents.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
1. 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. 2. 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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction consultancy services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
014938-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
14 Apr 2025, 12:53

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
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.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PYQD-1693-MYXR
Name
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI43
Country
GB
Locality
City of London
Postal Code
EC2P 2EJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
PO Box 270

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PYQD-1693-MYXR
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Jemma Borland
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-06235182
Name
BLUE SKY DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKD35
Country
GB
Locality
Stockport
Postal Code
SK4 2HD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Building 1000, Kings Reach, Yew Street

Control

Description
Michael Dwan British November 1959 Person with significant control Building 1000, Kings Reach, Yew Street, Stockport, SK4 2HD, UK

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
06235182
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PVHC-4661-PNJR
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
1 Jul 2025, 00:00
Title
Architect Services for CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility
Status
pending
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 Jul 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction consultancy services

Value

Amount
374,900
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
449,880

Documents

Entry 1
Id
036528-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
1 Jul 2025, 16:22

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-06235182
Name
BLUE SKY DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
15 Jul 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
20 Oct 2028, 23:59
Starts
18 Jul 2025, 00:00

Subcontracting

Subcontracts

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Michael Dwan British November 1959 Person with significant control Building 1000, Kings Reach, Yew Street, Stockport, SK4 2HD, UK

Main Contractors

Entry 1
Id
GB-COH-06235182
Name
BLUE SKY DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED

Standstill Period

Ends
10 Jul 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71530000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction consultancy services

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-06235182
Name
BLUE SKY DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
2
Title
Architect Services for CoLP Tactical Firearms Training Facility
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
15 Jul 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
374,900
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
449,880

Period

Ends
20 Oct 2028, 23:59
Starts
18 Jul 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
053495-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
3 Sept 2025, 11:56

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
KPI 1 - Programme delivery
Description
Percent of design stage deliverables submitted and approved by the agreed milestone dates. Target: At least 95 percent on time.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
KPI 2 - Carbon reduction and sustainability
Description
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.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
KPI 3 - Quality and compliance
Description
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.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
3
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
KPI 4 - Social value delivery
Description
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.

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
3

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · City of London · UKI43 · EC2P 2EJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-050271-2025-09-03T11:56:28+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·