Planning

Canning Town Retail Unit Construction

PLACES FOR LONDON LIMITED

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 10:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Canning Town Retail Unit Construction" is currently in the planning stage and is being managed by Places for London Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London. The project involves construction work to create a new commercial retail unit within the Canning Town LU station's ticket hall, valued up to £700,000. This is part of a broader initiative to enhance London's infrastructure and provide more sustainable and inclusive public spaces. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 30th April 2027. The opportunity is available for tendering businesses until the communication date on 27th February 2026.

This tender signifies a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in transforming operational spaces into vibrant retail areas. Companies with expertise in building, testing, and handing over such projects will find this contract beneficial for growth, given its scope to convert several operational rooms into a single, modern retail space. Suppliers aiming to become the principal contractor will play a critical role in this high-profile project located in a dynamic part of London, potentially boosting their portfolio and credibility in the public construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Canning Town Retail Unit Construction

Notice Description

Places for London intends to procure a single supplier for the delivery of the Canning Town Retail Unit construction works up to a value of PS700,000. This new contract is an enabler in supporting Places for London commitments, helping to realise the full potential of our estate and deliver sustainable, inclusive, and thriving places across London. The Canning Town Retail Unit project will create one new commercial unit in the Canning Town LU station ticket hall, converting existing operational rooms into a retail area. The scope of contract includes the build, testing and handover of the retail unit. The selected supplier will carry out the duties of the principal contractor and will transform several operational rooms into a single retail space with a glazed shopfront opening onto the public area within the main ticket hall of Canning Town station. This transformation will not only upgrade the existing services but also create a vibrant retail space.

Planning Information

Expression of interest issued on RISQSs 15-12-2025 and closed 14-01-2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06150b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009314-2026
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

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
PLACES FOR LONDON LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
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
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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