Award

CO6081: Poplar Bath Leisure Centre - Rooftop Gaming Pitch

TOWER HAMLETS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 12:21

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Tower Hamlets regional authority has recently completed a procurement process for construction works at the Poplar Baths Leisure Centre, located at 170 E India Dock Road, London E14 OED. The project, titled "CO6081: Poplar Bath Leisure Centre - Rooftop Gaming Pitch," aimed to restore the unfit-for-purpose rooftop football pitch to a state-of-the-art facility. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of construction work, underwent an open procedure starting from February 2025, and the contract was awarded to Coldrum Group Ltd on 17 July 2025. The total contract value was £389,616.24, with a prominent focus on quality criteria alongside price considerations. This project was crucial in ensuring that the leisure centre met the new insourced service requirements effective from May 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, especially those with expertise in sports infrastructure and safety compliance. Companies experienced in handling complex refurbishment sites and addressing underlying construction concerns will find this project aligned with their capabilities. Given the original pitch's historical significance as a vibrant community hub, businesses involved can gain from the project's social impact, improving their portfolio and reputation. Opportunities also exist for suppliers, contractors, and service providers specialising in sustainable and safety-first construction strategies, setting a benchmark for similar projects across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

CO6081: Poplar Bath Leisure Centre - Rooftop Gaming Pitch

Notice Description

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to tender for works to be delivered at Poplar Baths Leisure Centre, 170 E India Dock Road, London E14 OED. The Sports and Physical Activity Section have identified the requirement for Poplar baths rooftop 5 aside 3G pitch in Tower Hamlets. The primary purpose of this project is to restore the existing roof-top pitch at Poplar baths. The current pitch has been rendered unusable for an extended period due to health and safety concerns, making it unfit for its intended purpose. The initiative aims to return the dilapidated facility back into a state-of-the-art football pitch, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for various sporting activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to tender for works to be delivered at Poplar Baths Leisure Centre, 170 E India Dock Road, London E14 OED. The Sports and Physical Activity Section have identified the requirement for Poplar baths rooftop 5 aside 3G pitch in Tower Hamlets. The primary purpose of this project is to restore the existing roof-top pitch at Poplar baths. The current pitch has been rendered unusable for an extended period due to health and safety concerns, making it unfit for its intended purpose. The initiative aims to return the dilapidated facility back into a state-of-the-art football pitch, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for various sporting activities. The revitalisation of the roof-top pitch aligns with the commitment to promote a healthy and active community lifestyle while addressing the critical need for a modern and secure sports infrastructure. This project will not only reinstate the pitch's functionality but also elevate the overall quality and safety standards of the sports centre, contributing significantly to the well-being of the community at large. Poplar Baths has been a hub for community engagement and recreational activities since being opened in 2016. The existing rooftop pitch, once a vibrant space for residents, has been forced to close. Despite its previous popularity among the local community, health and safety concerns have led to the closure of the pitch, leaving a void in both physical activity opportunities and the social fabric of the area. The pitch became a backdrop for creating social videos and television programs that highlighted the talents and enthusiasm of the local community members. This not only brought a unique identity to the sports centre but also contributed to the positive portrayal of the community in various media outlets. In 2022 the facility operator (GLL) identified issues with the substructure of the pitch, forcing them to close the facility on health and safety grounds. Further investigations by the council Asset Management team confirmed the issue to be due to an inappropriate construction method for such a high use area. It is therefore proposed that the facility is reinstated and progressed by the council. The Key objectives are to: * Improve the facility reliability and reduced council risk through replacement of the old unsafe rooftop pitch. The project will address underlying construction issues that have led to the deterioration and compromised safety of the current facility. * Ensuring the facilities are fit for purpose and contribute to the success of the new insourced leisure service from May 2024. * Improved financial viability as the pitch has been out of commission since February 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043460-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£389,616 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months 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
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Ms Kelly Kerr
Contact Email
kelly.kerr@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 244778066

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLDRUM GROUP

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