Tender

ZED Waltham Forest

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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12 Feb 2026 at 14:28

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10 Oct 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest, acting as the contracting authority, initiated the procurement process for the "ZED Waltham Forest" project aimed at appointing a delivery partner to continue the zero emission delivery service using e-assist cargo bikes and trikes. Catering to the post and courier services industry, this tender is based in Walthamstow, United Kingdom, with a responding deadline on 4th November 2025. The procurement is in the active stage, utilising an open procedure. The tender, valued at £432,000 gross, seeks to support both council departments and local businesses for deliveries within and beyond the borough with a contract period starting 2nd January 2026 until 1st February 2028, allowing for potential renewal.

This project offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in eco-friendly logistics and courier services. Companies adept in sustainable transportation solutions and possessing robust technical and economic capabilities would be well-suited to deliver high-quality services meeting the tender's criteria. Given its open procedure, the procurement welcomes small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations from the voluntary sector (VCSEs), thereby encouraging diverse participation. The submission of proposals is facilitated via electronic methods, enhancing accessibility for interested businesses aiming to leverage green delivery services in their growth strategy.

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Notice Title

ZED Waltham Forest

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to appoint a delivery partner to continue the ZED Waltham Forest zero emission delivery service for LBWF and local businesses. The service supports Council departments and local businesses with deliveries utilising e-assist cargo bikes and trikes to courier goods within the borough and beyond.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Details are specified in the ITT document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012965-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Georgina Asumadu
Contact Email
georgina.asumadu@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0208 496 3000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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