This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 08:09

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 10:32

Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HAR6073 Caxton Grove Main Works Tender" was initiated by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, aiming to construct a new residential building consisting of 36 homes, all designated as affordable housing. This project also includes the replacement of an existing community centre with a larger facility. Industry professionals should note this falls under the construction work category. Located in London, UK, the tender attained its awarding stage as of 29 May 2026. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with its contract period set from 24 June 2026 to 23 December 2028, reflecting Tower Hamlets' commitment to enhancing local housing infrastructure in line with planning policies and mayoral priorities.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the construction industry, particularly for those capable of delivering high-quality residential projects and modern community spaces. Large construction firms and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly appealing, as evidenced by the participation of Formation Design & Build Ltd, a substantial entity, and Thomas Sinden Limited, an SME, in the tender process. With a gross contract value of £20.4 million, the project promises substantial business growth for firms who can contribute innovatively to affordable housing and community development in the UK's capital.

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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/051168-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORMATION DESIGN & BUILD

Further Information

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