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Bromley Market Stalls Assembly & Maintenance Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 12:41

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 15:49

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 11:40

Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Bromley Market Stalls Assembly & Maintenance Service" was conducted by the London Borough of Bromley. This contract involves the assembly and maintenance of market stalls in Bromley Town Centre, scheduled weekly on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The procurement stage has progressed from planning through to award, with a direct award approach utilised based on limited market interest. The contract was awarded to MarketForce Services Ltd, an SME, effective from January 2026 until December 2031, with potential renewal options extending to January 2033. This falls under the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services category, with key metrics ensuring operational consistency and safety during the setup and dismantling of market stalls.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in logistics or maintenance services within the retail sector. SMEs are well-positioned to compete, given the procurement method that favoured direct engagement. Businesses with expertise in logistics, equipment handling, and electrical installations can leverage this contract to establish a steady service provision over multiple years in a central London location. The contract offers a financial value of £1,050,000, encouraging enterprises to utilise this investment to sustain and potentially expand their operations in the region while contributing to the vibrant local market environment.

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Notice Title

Bromley Market Stalls Assembly & Maintenance Service

Notice Description

The Assembly and Maintenance service for 46 market stalls in Bromley Town Centre weekly on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday, all year round with the option for an occurrence for seven extended markets(remaining in situ for longer than Thursday to Saturday) a year. The number of required stalls can vary each week dependent on the number of traders who have booked in. Trader numbers and stall pitch locations are confirmed each week by midday on the Wednesday. An extended market is held each Christmas, typically for the two weeks prior to Christmas and ending on Christmas Eve. The number of required stalls may vary each week dependent on the number of traders who have booked in. Trader numbers and stall pitch locations are confirmed each week by midday on the Wednesday. The Contractor will: Transport the stalls and associated infrastructure from the Market Stores to the Premises in the High Street on Thursday and return the stalls to the Market Stores at the end of market trading on Saturday. Ensure that the required number of market stalls have been erected and are ready for the traders by 6am of each Thursday. Undertake the dismantlement of the stalls from 6pm on each Saturday. Ensure that no items belonging to the set-up and/or take-down of the market are left on the High Street after set-up, dismantlement and storage. Erect the required number of stalls (together with the required side sheets and awnings) in the stall pitch positions as confirmed by the Bromley Market Team prior to the market commencing on the Thursday. Connect all electricity supplies from the electrical boxes to the stalls (i.e extension cables and plug sockets) and ensure they are all in working order. Repair or provide new cable runs as required. Ensure any cable runs on the High Street are covered with ground rubber and do not present a trip hazard. Ensure any electric boxes are secured or adequately guarded and do not present a trip hazard. Set-up and connect generators where specifically instructed by the Bromley Markets Team and ensuring generators are adequately secured to prevent theft. Set up all required tables, securing all tops and skirts to the tables. Ensure the stalls are fixed securely, that the legs are secured in the anchor points or with stall weights where required or specifically instructed by the Bromley Markets Team. Ensure a proper hand over to the Market Supervisor on Thursday morning before leaving the Premises; the hand-over should include information on any asset damage or problems encountered during set-up which have prevented the ability to fulfil any aspect of the service specification. Ensure that all anchor point covers are back in position before leaving the Premises on completion of market dismantle. Ensure that all electric box covers are back in position before leaving the Premises on completion of market dismantle. Ensure that upon take-down all market related equipment is returned to and stored correctly in the Market Stores

Planning Information

Interested parties need to register their interest at www.londontenders.org

Procurement Information

An expression of interest was put out to test market interest in April 2025, but received a poor response with only three expressions of interest; the incumbent and two which were assessed to not be suitable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050744
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015665-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bromley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1AD
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKETFORCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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