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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 08:59

Tender

31 Jan 2024 at 10:39

TenderUpdate

01 Aug 2023 at 09:57

Planning

26 Jul 2023 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Limmo Opportunity, which aims at developing residential real estate, is led by Places for London Limited, a subsidiary of Transport for London. This project involves the development of a significant 5-hectare brownfield site at Limmo Peninsula in Canning Town, East London, with direct access to the Jubilee and DLR lines. The procurement process commenced in 2024, with competitive dialogue as the selected procurement method. The award stage is complete with Ballymore Limited selected as the development partner. The contract, valued at approximately £2.04 billion, was signed on 27 June 2025, marking a significant milestone in the project's lifecycle. The project aims to deliver around 1,500 new homes along with commercial spaces, offering a long leasehold option for the market.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in property development and construction management, especially those with expertise in developing sustainable urban spaces. The project is particularly well-suited for organisations specialising in large-scale residential developments and urban regeneration, given its emphasis on community impact and connectivity enhancements. Businesses that can innovate in real estate development, demonstrate responsible procurement practices, and navigate complex urban planning challenges will find this project aligned with their capability and growth objectives. The inclusion of potential additional sites under the East London Partnership offers further expansion possibilities within this transformative development project.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Limmo Opportunity

Notice Description

In 2024, Places for London Limited (Places for London), a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL) commenced a procurement process to appoint a joint venture property development partner and development manager to deliver a residential led development at the Limmo Peninsula site in Canning Town, East London. The Limmo project provides an opportunity for an experienced property developer to partner in a joint venture with Places for London to deliver a sustainable, place-based design which will act as a catalyst for further regeneration of the local area. The Limmo site comprises 5 hectares of brownfield land located entirely in the London Borough of Newham (LBN) and is one of East London's largest remaining brownfield sites with over 600m of river frontage. With direct links to the Jubilee and DLR lines, it is less than 20 minutes from central London. The site has the potential to deliver circa 1,500 new homes, commercial spaces, open space and connectivity improvements for the wider area. It will be offered to the market on a long leasehold basis. The opportunity reserves the ability to include additional sites as part of a wider East London Partnership. Inclusion of any additional sites will be at Places for London's sole discretion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2024, Places for London Limited (Places for London), a wholly owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL) commenced a procurement process to appoint a joint venture property development partner and development manager to deliver a residential led development at the Limmo Peninsula site in Canning Town, East London. The Limmo project provides an opportunity for an experienced property developer to partner in a joint venture with Places for London to deliver a sustainable, place-based design which will act as a catalyst for further regeneration of the local area. The Limmo site comprises 5 hectares of brownfield land located entirely in the London Borough of Newham (LBN) and is one of East London's largest remaining brownfield sites with over 600m of river frontage. With direct links to the Jubilee and DLR lines, it is less than 20 minutes from central London. The site has the potential to deliver circa 1,500 new homes, commercial spaces, open space and connectivity improvements for the wider area. It will be offered to the market on a long leasehold basis. The opportunity reserves the ability to include additional sites as part of a wider East London Partnership. Inclusion of any additional sites will be at Places for London's sole discretion.

Options: The opportunity reserves the ability to include additional sites as part of a wider East London Partnership. Inclusion of any additional sites will be at Places for London's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ea97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040362-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70110000 - Development services of real estate

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,040,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,040,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Places for London Limited
Additional Buyers

Places for London Limited (previously TTL Properties Limited)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ballymore Limited

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