Tender

Waltham Forest Services Ltd Technical Partners - DPS

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest has initiated an open tender process under the title "Waltham Forest Services Ltd Technical Partners - DPS," focusing on the construction industry category. The procurement is to engage delivery partners to aid in achieving strategic objectives through innovative energy solutions and robust maintenance services. The tender includes two distinct Lots—Retrofit & Energy Solutions and Repairs & Maintenance, with both focusing on comprehensive energy efficiency upgrades. The tender is currently active, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 6th January 2026, a tender submission deadline on 16th January 2026, and potential contract awards by 17th February 2026. The project's location is within the UKI region, specifically in Walthamstow, London, lasting a minimum of three years with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the construction and energy solutions sectors, especially those with expertise in design, supply, installation, and ongoing support services. It is particularly suited to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given its emphasis on retrofit works, solar installations, insulation, and smart meter solutions. With a gross value of £36 million, the tender's open procedure allows for wide participation, prioritising both quality and cost efficiency equally. Companies able to demonstrate strong economic and technical capabilities, as specified in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document, have the opportunity to secure long-term partnerships with the borough, thereby advancing their market presence and contributing to local government service improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waltham Forest Services Ltd Technical Partners - DPS

Notice Description

London Borough of Waltham Forest ServiceStore is looking at engaging delivery Partners to help the Organisation deliver it's strategics objectives. This requires the selection of service Partners to support with the delivery requirements. Waltham Forest Services Ltd (WFSL) invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to participate in a procurement process to deliver two distinct Lots as outlined in this specification. The objective is to secure expert partners who will contribute to the transformation and sustainability of our property portfolio, providing both innovative energy solutions and robust maintenance services over a three-year period with the option for additional two 12 months.

Lot Information

Retrofit & Energy Solutions

WFSL is seeking suppliers with demonstrable expertise in the design, supply, installation, and ongoing support for retrofit and energy solutions. This Lot will focus on the following core service areas: * Retrofit Works * Solar Installations: * Insulation: * Ventilation, glazing and draft measures * Heat Pumps: * Smart Meters:

Renewal: Details are specified in the ITT document

Repairs & Maintenance

WFSL is seeking suppliers with demonstrable expertise in the design, supply, installation, and ongoing support for retrofit and energy solutions. This Lot will focus on the following core service areas: * Retrofit Works: Comprehensive assessment and upgrade of building fabrics and systems to enhance energy efficiency and meet or exceed current standards. * Solar Installations: Design and deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems, including integration with existing infrastructure and ongoing performance monitoring. * Insulation. * Ventilation, glazing and draft measures * Heat Pumps * Smart Meters

Renewal: Details in the ITT document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074646-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-01-17

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Taiwo Gbadebo
Contact Email
procurement@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
TLI London

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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