Planning

Kilburn High Road Construction Works Market Engagement

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is currently in the planning stage for a major public procurement initiative titled "Kilburn High Road Construction Works Market Engagement". This procurement relates to the works industry category and is situated in the London region, specifically along the Kilburn High Road corridor. As part of the Better, Safer Kilburn programme, funded by Transport for London's Borough Safer Streets initiative, this project aims to enhance road safety, accessibility, and environmental quality. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled to conclude by 15th January 2026, with the formal tender process expected to begin in the subsequent months leading up to a planned project start on 1st March 2027. The procurement is substantial, with a gross budget of £7,200,000 allocated for these construction works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in highways and road projects. Companies proficient in innovative delivery methods, sustainability, and providing social value would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process allows businesses to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure project within a busy town centre that serves Camden, Brent, and Westminster. The engagement process invites interested contractors to partake in the shaping of procurement, providing a platform for demonstrating capacity and capability, potentially leading to substantial growth and presence in the region's construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kilburn High Road Construction Works Market Engagement

Notice Description

The London Borough of Camden is undertaking early market engagement ahead of a planned tender for major public realm and highway improvement works along Kilburn High Road. The aim is to gather insight from the market to shape the upcoming procurement, understand supplier capacity and capability, and explore innovative approaches to delivery, sustainability, and social value. The Kilburn High Road corridor is a significant strategic route and a busy town centre serving Camden, Brent, and Westminster. As part of the Better, Safer Kilburn programme, funded through Transport for London's Borough Safer Streets initiative, the planned works will focus on improving road safety, accessibility, and environmental quality. The scheme supports enhanced active travel, improved public spaces, and increased biodiversity.

Planning Information

Interested Contractors are invited to respond to the questions attached in the Questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f90f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084351-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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