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    ContractsConstruction Manager for Barbican Arts Centre Renewal Programme
    Awarded contract

    Construction Manager for Barbican Arts Centre Renewal Programme

    Awarded
    £5.1m
    Published 6 Jul 2026

    Appoint a Construction Manager to deliver a £4 million, four-year renewal programme for the Grade II listed Barbican Arts Centre, managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a heritage-listed, occupied venue.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 6 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £5.1m
    Published 6 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £5,123,447
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Engineering
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • BC
      BSB Construction ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    6 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The City of London Corporation is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the Barbican Arts Centre Renewal Programme from June 2026 to March 2030. This is a complex, multi-year project with an estimated fee value of approximately £4 million against a total construction budget of £176 million. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain the master construction programme during pre-construction phase - Lead procurement of trade contractor packages in coordination with the project team - Manage and coordinate all trade contractors and site logistics during construction - Oversee health and safety management across the entire site - Manage cost reporting, change control, and stakeholder communication - Support the BSA Gateway 2 application process for Higher-Risk Building compliance - Lead resident and stakeholder engagement related to construction activities Project Context: The Barbican Centre is a Grade II listed arts venue of international significance located within the wider Barbican Estate. The renewal programme comprises concurrent improvement, repair, and upgrade works requiring careful sequencing to minimize disruption to visitors, staff, operations, and residents. Required Experience: The successful candidate must demonstrate extensive experience managing complex, phased construction projects within constrained environments, such as heritage buildings or occupied premises. Strong capabilities in logistical planning, stakeholder management, and programme control are essential. Contract Terms: The contract duration is 44 months with a potential 12-month extension option, for a maximum of 56 months.

    Track record

    34 awards · 32 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In engineering, THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON has awarded 34 contracts to 32 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP2× · 6%
    2. Beveridge Associates Partnership Limited2× · 6%
    3. Bellrock Property and Facilities Management Limited1× · 3%
    4. Frankham Consultancy Group Limited1× · 3%
    5. Sandberg LLP1× · 3%
    6. AECOM LTD1× · 3%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c9

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