Tender

HAR6073 Caxton Grove Main Works Tender

TOWER HAMLETS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 10:32

Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets, acting as the buying organisation, is currently in the tender stage for the "HAR6073 Caxton Grove Main Works Tender" project. This procurement, under the open procedure method, seeks to construct a new residential building comprising part-seven, part-nine storeys to deliver 36 homes, all of which will be affordable housing. This development, located in London (postal code E1 1BJ), will also include a larger community facility. The tender falls under the construction industry category and the total contract value is £20.4 million gross, with the expected contract period running from 16 April 2026 to 1 November 2028. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 27 January 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 19 January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in delivering contemporary, high-quality housing and community facility projects. Firms that specialise in affordable housing solutions and demonstrate proficiency in achieving social value, alongside competitive pricing, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With an emphasis on quality and social value, this procurement is especially appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises, which are considered suitable for this project. The tender provides a platform to engage in a high-profile development in London's competitive market, thus offering growth opportunities for capable contractors.

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Notice Title

HAR6073 Caxton Grove Main Works Tender

Notice Description

The London borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to procure a Contract for the Construction of a new part-seven, part-nine storey residential building comprising 36 homes - all to be delivered as affordable housing in line with local and national Planning Policy and guidance, and mayoral priorities. The development aims to provide high quality, contemporary housing, fit for the current and future housing environment. The existing community centre will be replaced as part of the proposals with a new, larger facility incorporated in the same location within the envelope of the new building, which will provide modern spaces that will be better suited to the requirements of existing and new user groups.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084206-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

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