Planning

ZED Waltham Forest 2026

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 11:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "ZED Waltham Forest 2026," aimed at establishing a Zero Emission Delivery service. This initiative aligns with the borough's sustainable transport goals under the Enjoy Waltham Forest Programme. The contracting authority, a sub-central government public authority, is currently conducting preliminary market engagement to shape the tender requirements. Interested parties are invited to respond to the market engagement questionnaire by 19th March 2026, with a future notice date scheduled for 23rd March 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting post and courier services within the UKI53 region, with an estimated value of £432,000 gross over a contract period starting 8th June 2026 and possibly extending until 2029.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable delivery solutions, particularly those focusing on zero-emission logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender particularly suitable, given its emphasis on delivery models and cost drivers upon which the borough seeks market feedback. As the process advances through the procurement stages, businesses in the post and courier services sector can leverage their expertise in sustainable transport solutions to potentially secure this sought-after concession contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ZED Waltham Forest 2026

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is preparing to tender for a Zero Emission Delivery service, aiming to complement the borough's emphasis on sustainable transport as promoted by the Enjoy Waltham Forest Programme. To inform the upcoming procurement and ensure commercial viability, the Authority is seeking high-level market feedback regarding key cost drivers and delivery models from potential providers.

Planning Information

It should be noted that this is not a tender. Responses will not be scored but will be used to inform and shape the statement of requirements. Interested parties are invited to complete the attached Preliminary Market Engagement questionnaire. Please use Link below to express interest and get access to questionnaire. https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=b98ef5f4-6d1c-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021251-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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