Planning

LBWF Mechanical and Electrical Technical Delivery Partner

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Planning

15 Feb 2026 at 05:15

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is engaging in the planning stage for a procurement process entitled "LBWF Mechanical and Electrical Technical Delivery Partner." This process, focusing on the mechanical and electrical engineering sector, invites suppliers to express interest via the ProContract Portal, with a deadline of 17 March 2026 for preliminary engagement. An informal presentation will be held at Waltham Forest Town Hall in Walthamstow, United Kingdom, providing insight into the market and procurement options. The procurement category is classified under works, with communication scheduled for future notice on 22 April 2026. The contracting authority seeks to engage with suppliers for the maintenance and development of the council’s housing stocks and new properties.

This procurement opportunity presents potential business growth for providers in the mechanical and electrical industries. It aims to gather insights from experienced and innovative businesses to shape the forthcoming formal tender process. Businesses focusing on construction work, mechanical and electrical engineering services, and general engineering services are encouraged to participate, with a suitable preference for small and medium enterprises. The contract period is slated to begin on 1 April 2027, extending up to 2037, with a maximum possible extension to 2042. Providers that can showcase best practices and innovative solutions will be well-suited to compete and collaborate with the London Borough of Waltham Forest as a technical delivery partner.

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Notice Title

LBWF Mechanical and Electrical Technical Delivery Partner

Notice Description

This is a call for engagement with suppliers in the mechanical and Electrical industry to engage with the council in developing an insight into the supply industry, procurement options and opportunities; industrial best practices and initiatives. This is aimed at helping the Council develop and design a procurement opportunity for the selection of an M&E technical delivery Partner for the maintenance of all the council's Housing stocks, new property development. This exercise is designed to gauge interest in this opportunity and collect valuable insights to help shape the final tender and approach. The London Borough of Waltham Forest is looking for experienced and innovative providers to deliver the service with the opportunity to be made available via a formal tender process in the near future. Suppliers who are interested should express an interest on the ProContract Portal and will be invited to an informal presentation to learn more about the market and explore the offerings from various suppliers.

Planning Information

Suppliers who are interested should express an interest on the ProContract Portal and will be invited to an informal presentation to learn more about the market and explore the offerings from various suppliers. This presentation session will be held in the Waltham Forest Town hall and details will be provided after the expression of Interest. There will also be an opportunity for suppliers to have a 1-1 session with the buying team to discuss the procurement process, strategy and best practice knowledge sharing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065472
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013663-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71300000 - Engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Taiwo Gbadebo
Contact Email
taiwo.gbadebo@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2084963000

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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