Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
City of London Corporation
Guildhall
London
EC2P 2EJ
James.Carter@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2076063030
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Barbican Centre temporary washrooms
Reference number
prj_COL_23592
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44211100 - Modular and portable buildings
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The supply and installation of temporary modular built toilet facilities in the Barbican Centre’s fountain room for six months to allow for all performances to go ahead as planned and for the building to remain operational.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £167,317
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide temporary, modular built toilet facilities for a hire period of six months. The facilities are to be of a high quality, suitable for the listed building. Prior to the install, the contractor is expected to carry out a test to confirm the existing pipework has the capacity to manage with the temporary toilets. The contractor is to propose a methodology for this test. The facility is to consist of:
- 25 gender neutral cubicles
- 15 urinals
- 20 vanity units (sink, mirror, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers)
- 1 accessible toilet facility
- Pumps and secondary back up pumps in case of failure
- Water buffet tanks (to manage demand during busy periods)
The supplier should allow for in full:
- Removal of existing carpet tiles, supply and installation of non-slip floor for all areas and reinstatement of old carpet tiles upon completion of hire period
- Delivery to site and install including pipework requirements into existing drainage
- De-rig, collection and removal from site
The number of facilities may change subject to outcome of pipework capacity and clients requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The duration of the contract is 6 months, subject to the right of the City (at its sole
discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 6 months. The maximum
length of the contract is therefore 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
The temporary toilets are essential to allow the Barbican Centre to remain open and
operational while its ‘superloos’ undergo vital maintenance work. Procurement via an
accelerated procedure is essential if The Barbican Centre are to have the facilities on site in time for the scheduled closure period (mid-April). Failure to do so would result in a delay to the Barbican Renewal phase 0 programme which could be detrimental to the buildings and City’s reputation.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-007013
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Barbican Centre temporary washrooms
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 May 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fortis Hire Ltd
Kingshill Farm, Kingshill, Syresham
Brackley, Northants
NN13 5TH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
National registration number
10499386
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £184,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £167,317
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contract values provided at section V.2.4 are for the initial 6-month contract only.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC1A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of England and Wales
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC1A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Cabinet Office
70 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AS
Country
United Kingdom