Tender

GB-Romford: YMCA Thames Gateway - 2026 Development

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 11:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GB-Romford: YMCA Thames Gateway - 2026 Development" is being managed by BIP Solutions Limited, with the project located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the building construction industry category and encompasses architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The initiative seeks a Pre Construction Services Agreement, enabling works, and a main design and build contract for the redevelopment of the YMCA site in Romford. Key features include a six-storey supported living centre and additional sustainable building practices. This procurement follows a restricted method and is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 5th January 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 30th March 2026 and conclude on 7th January 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large firms specialising in construction and engineering services, given the scale of the development and its £100 million budget. Although the tender specifies it is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced in sustainable construction methods and capable of adhering to BREEAM Excellent standards will find it particularly appealing. Companies capable of providing a comprehensive service that includes design, build, and sustainable practices are well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the development requires innovative solutions like low carbon materials and green energy systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Romford: YMCA Thames Gateway - 2026 Development

Notice Description

Building construction work. Multi dwelling buildings construction work. Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. YMCA Thames Gateway is seeking a Pre Construction Services Agreement, enabling works, and a main design and build contract for the redevelopment of its Romford site. The scheme will deliver a six storey supported living centre to BREEAM Excellent standard, comprising approximately 3000 square metres of supported accommodation with 184 en suite units, resident amenity spaces, ancillary staff facilities, and cycle storage. The development also includes flexible ground floor studios approximately 300 square metres, Use Class Sui Generis, publicly accessible open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage systems SuDS, a stormwater creek connecting to the River Rom and reconfigured access and parking. Sustainability measures will feature low carbon materials, solar panels, and air source heat pumps for heating, cooling, and hot water. This development will be part funded from by the Greater London Authority and will be subject to the terms of the funding agreement. YMCA Thames Gateway reserves the right to assign or novate contracts to a Special Purpose Vehicle SPV or related entity where required to support funding, delivery, or asset management arrangements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f07ca26-0744-4576-b2c2-6a2251da02c6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - RESTRICTED
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 7 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Joe Moran
Contact Email
joemoran@iesisgroup.com
Contact Phone
07842422665

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 4BA
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

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