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HAR6080 Gateways to Whitechapel Market

Tower Hamlets

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20 Jun 2025 at 09:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is inviting bids for a unique project titled "HAR6080 Gateways to Whitechapel Market". This public procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically architectural design services. The project aims to create visually striking gateways for Whitechapel Market that celebrate the area's rich character. Located in the UK (region UKI), this tender is in its active stage with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 14 July 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 24 July 2025. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure involving a two-stage selection—shortlisting followed by tender evaluation, with the overall project value estimated at £200,000 to £240,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for architects, landscape architects, designers, and artists interested in public realm improvements. The contract seeks innovation in creating spaces that enhance accessibility, pedestrian safety, and local community engagement. The process is designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive proposition for smaller firms with relevant expertise in community-centric, sustainable urban designs. Successful bidders will have the chance to shape a high-profile public space while benefiting from the potential exposure and prestige such a project could offer. Applications should demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and the capacity to engage meaningfully with the local community, aligning with the set evaluation criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HAR6080 Gateways to Whitechapel Market

Notice Description

NLA has partnered with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to invite architects, landscape architects, designers and artists to propose, develop and submit a design proposal for new visual focal points that act as 'gateways' to Whitechapel Market. The competition seeks public realm proposals that celebrate the unique character of Whitechapel and its community, transforming key locations along Whitechapel Road to better signify the market and welcome both locals and visitors. The goal is to commission an innovative and impactful design that enhances the public realm and serves the local community more effectively. Overall, the key objectives of the project are to deliver a series of public realm interventions that: * Are unique, bold and visually striking * Signal the entries into Whitechapel Market with significant gateway markers or art pieces * Celebrate and respect the character and history of Whitechapel, ensuring designs complement the existing streetscape and comply with the Whitechapel Market Conservation area. * Prioritise pedestrian road safety, noting the limited available pedestrian space at the Vallance Road junction site. * Doesn't inhibit vehicular traffic * Improve accessibility and connectivity through enhanced wayfinding * Embrace and reflect the richness of Whitechapel's diverse communities and market * Contribute to creating a welcome environment to bring tourists and visitors together to showcase Whitechapel's unique identity * Compliment the work being done as part of the Whitechapel Road Improvements Project, without any duplication. * Is appropriately lit and does not impede good sight lines * Encourage intergenerational sociability throughout the day and night and are not likely to encourage dominance of the space by a single group of people * Aligns well with Co-Design Principles. * Considers circular economy principals, being consistent with longevity to avoid premature end of life. The winning scheme may include - but is not limited to - the following components: * Signage referencing the entrance to Whitechapel Market * Public art * Planting and greening * Elevated gateway (bridge like) * Smaller meeting areas * Moving digital art * Sculptures

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05508a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033920-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Postcode Area
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

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