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CS6097 School Decarbonisation - Bangabandhu & Cubitt Town Main Works Contractor

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, focuses on a project titled "CS6097 School Decarbonisation - Bangabandhu & Cubitt Town Main Works Contractor," aimed at improving the energy efficiency of two primary schools in London. This project falls under the public authority sub-central government category and targets primary school construction work. The procurement method used is an open procedure, marking the tender stage as active with submissions open until 8 April 2026. The project involves significant decarbonisation and comfort enhancement efforts, addressing thermal discomfort issues and outdated heating systems. Interested parties must submit enquiries by 23 March 2026, and the award period concludes on 25 May 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in energy-efficient construction and decarbonisation solutions to contribute towards sustainable development and education by reducing carbon footprints and lowering energy bills at primary schools. Businesses that excel in integrating sustainable technology within budget constraints and that can collaborate closely with educational institutions to tailor solutions to specific needs will find this procurement a fitting challenge. The approach focuses on holistic interventions, ensuring potential issues such as mould are addressed effectively, fostering growth within companies adept at navigating such complex environments. With a gross value of £4,412,400, this project provides ample scope for substantial business growth in the efficient energy sector.

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Notice Title

CS6097 School Decarbonisation - Bangabandhu & Cubitt Town Main Works Contractor

Notice Description

This procurement aims to appoint a main works contractor via an Open Procedure tender to deliver decarbonisation and comfort improvement works at Bangabandhu Primary School (1990s steel-frame, architecturally distinctive) and Cubitt Town Primary School and Nursery (1930s structure with extensions from the 1960s to 2000s), both located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The schools currently face significant thermal discomfort - overheating in summer and insufficient heating in winter, as well as end of life boilers. The overall purpose and goal of the School Decarbonisation project is to decarbonise the school sites' heating technology, within the available finance, whilst maximising additional interventions to reduce the school energy bills. The key project priorities are: o Move to decarbonised heat o Reduce energy bills o Stay within budget o Improve the internal environment to create a more comfortable learning environment o Work closely with the school community to ensure that their senior leadership team is consulted on all key design and delivery decisions o Ensure that interventions are interrogated holistically in order to avoid potential issues such as mold o Calculate carbon and energy usage reductions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for a further period of 12 months making a total possible Contract Period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06644c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020458-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,677,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,677,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London

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

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