Scope
Description
The project will repaint Blackfriars Bridge (Spans 1, 3 and 4), including the gilding of embellishments where appropriate. This will significantly improve the aesthetics of the structure and protect its fabric.
The project will also repair the parapets to prevent future water ingress and protect the structure. Spans 2 and 5 have been completed under a separate contract. Gateway 5 for the project was approved May 2021.
Previous works contract was tendered for Phase 1 which has now ended with the 40% of the total work completed. The full scope of the project was not completed due to access restrictions i.e. due to Tideway Tunnel project in the Thames adjacent to the Blackfriars Bridge.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2028
- 2 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
This could be due to not been given posession of site,
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
30 June 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Experience | Please give details of the organisation's previous experience of major bridge refurbishment works, with specific reference to major river crossings and heritage Civil Engineering structures, where... |
Quality | 30% |
| 2. Refurbishment and Maintenance | Please outline how you would undertake the parapet refurbishment and maintenance painting, including details of the access arrangements and outline site compound proposals. |
Quality | 25% |
| 5. Programme | Provide your proposed programme of work |
Quality | 15% |
| 3. Organisation's competency | Please provide information, that clearly and succinctly confirms your organisation's competency towards undertaking the specified works, with particular reference to - • your ICATS registration... |
Quality | 10% |
| 4. Staff experience and Qualifications | Please provide a summary of the staff proposed to work on this project, with a short summary of experience and qualifications for each one. Please also state how work-related training or recruitment... |
Quality | 10% |
| 6. Stakeholder Management | How will stakeholders be managed to ensure optimum continuity of work on site throughout the contract, including obtaining the relevant consents and interfacing with the public? |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The closure of spans to river traffic is to be negotiated by the Contractor with the PLA. Closure of spans to river traffic is typically restricted to one navigable span at a time. Span 2 of the bridge is currently closed due to the adjacent Tideway Tunnel Project, but this is expected to re-open to navigation in September 2025.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQD-1693-MYXR
PO Box 270
City of London
EC2P 2EJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 7606 3030
Email: CityProc.Operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government