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Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act for the Asset Team consisting of Planned Works, Mechanical & Electrical, Repairs and Maintenance, and Safety and Compliance.

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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24 Jul 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the London Borough of Waltham Forest focused on procuring services as a Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act for their Asset Team, which encompasses planned works, mechanical and electrical, repairs and maintenance, and safety and compliance. This particular procurement undertaking is categorised within the construction-related services industry and was located in the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and has reached the award stage. Key dates include the announcement of the award on 24th July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 28th July 2025, lasting until 27th July 2026, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the construction-related services industry, particularly those specialising in building safety and compliance, to engage with public sector projects and expand their client base. The project's scale and specification are ideally suited for small and medium enterprises, enhancing their portfolio with public authority projects like those commissioned by the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The procurement's direct method signifies a more streamlined process, reducing barriers for eligible SMEs to participate and contribute to significant local government projects.

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Notice Title

Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act for the Asset Team consisting of Planned Works, Mechanical & Electrical, Repairs and Maintenance, and Safety and Compliance.

Notice Description

To provide the Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act for the Asset Team consisting of Planned Works, Mechanical & Electrical, Repairs and Maintenance, and Safety and Compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056546
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042672-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Roderick Richardson
Contact Email
roderick.richardson@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02084963000

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANKHAM RMS

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