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CS6097 School Decarbonisation - Bangabandhu & Cubitt Town Main Works Contractor

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

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Award

07 May 2026 at 20:05

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has procured a contract for the decarbonisation and comfort improvement of Bangabandhu and Cubitt Town Primary Schools, located within the borough. The project's goal is to enhance the schools' heating systems, improve energy efficiency, and address thermal discomfort issues. This initiative, managed by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, falls under the Open Procedure method, inviting multiple bidders to participate. The procurement process is now in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Etec Contract Services Ltd. The contract initiation comes with a focus on decarbonising heat, reducing energy bills, and staying within budget. The value of the contract amounts to approximately £3,679,601, with a contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and potentially extending until May 2028.

The tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and energy efficiency sectors to engage in public works contracts. The focus on decarbonisation and energy efficiency aligns with the growing industry trend towards sustainability, offering businesses not only a chance to expand their portfolio but also to contribute to community development and environmental goals. Given the scale and complexity of the project, companies specialising in sustainable building technologies, heating systems, and energy management would be well-suited to compete. Collaborations with such projects can enhance a company's visibility and credibility in the sector, positioning them advantageously for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

CS6097 School Decarbonisation - Bangabandhu & Cubitt Town Main Works Contractor

Notice Description

This contract is 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/042197-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,677,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,677,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,679,601 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES

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