This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 16:24

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 19:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets commenced a competitive tendering process to award a contract for the "HAR6119 Copenhagen Place Main Works". This project is part of the construction industry category and involves building 18 new homes along with associated landscaping. The procurement was initiated through an open method under a competitive flexible procedure. The tendering process concluded with the award stage on 16th July 2026, and the contract is set to begin on 1st August 2026, with a completion date of 31st December 2026. This initiative, taking place in London, was governed under the legal framework of a JCT Design and Build Contract with Fixed Price 2016, and significant deadlines included the tender submission deadline on 12th March 2026.

This substantial public procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in residential builds. The winning contract, valued at £8,000,000, was awarded to My Contracts Limited, a large-scale supplier capable of handling extensive projects. However, the tender process encouraged participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by bids from KIND & CO. (BUILDERS) LIMITED and ARK BUILD PLC, both renowned SMEs with proficiency in construction. Such opportunities are ideal for construction companies aiming to expand their portfolios and establish significant governmental partnerships, enhancing business growth through involvement in large-scale public sector initiatives.

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Notice Title

HAR6119 Copenhagen Place Main Works

Notice Description

Tender to procure a single Contractor with an appointment through a JCT Design and Build Contract with Fixed Price 2016, on RIBA Stage 3+ information to build 18 new homes and associated landscaping.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06498e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Additional Buyers

TOWER HAMLETS

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MY CONTRACTS

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