Planning

Market Engagement Exercise for the provision of Automated Parcel/Post Lockers

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Planning

11 Jul 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Market Engagement Exercise for the provision of Automated Parcel/Post Lockers." This involves assessing future delivery options for parcel services and locker installations. The project is classified under the services category, specifically targeting parcel transport and postal services. Located in the UK, this effort aims to engage market leaders in relevant industries. Key dates include a milestone deadline on 1st August 2025 for engagement and a future communication notice scheduled for 10th November 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in parcel transport services, postal services, and locker manufacturing. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria outlined. The contract value is projected at £100,000. With a contract period planned from February 2026 to February 2027, companies in logistics and manufacturing could see significant growth potential by partnering with a public authority like the London Borough of Hackney in enhancing local delivery infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Exercise for the provision of Automated Parcel/Post Lockers

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hackney (The Council) is currently conducting a soft market exercise to determine future delivery options for Parcel delivery from market leaders to the lockers that can be installed on our land.

Planning Information

To view details of the requirement and respond to our questionnaire please register your company at the London Tender Portal https://www.londontenders.org/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039194-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

44421720 - Lockers

60161000 - Parcel transport services

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Leila Gillespie
Contact Email
leila.gillespie@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1EA
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

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