Tender

ZED Waltham Forest 2026

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 14:12

Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is currently inviting tenders for the "ZED Waltham Forest 2026" initiative, aimed at providing a Zero Emission Delivery service under a concession contract. This tender falls within the post and courier services category and aligns with the borough's sustainable travel objectives as part of the Enjoy Waltham Forest Programme. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with key dates including the deadline for tender submissions on 20th April 2026, and the award period concluding on 12th May 2026. The tender relates to zero-emission courier services aimed at reducing private vehicle use. Interested parties have until 6th April 2026 to make enquiries about the process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in eco-friendly delivery solutions, especially those with innovative methods to achieve zero emissions in urban environments. The contract is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can deliver high-quality services while adhering to the borough's focus on sustainable transport. Beyond service delivery, the project includes a social value component, enabling businesses to contribute positively to the community's environmental goals. A strong emphasis is placed on quality and cost-effectiveness, with a contract value of up to £432,000 GBP, including a potential one-year extension beyond the initial contract period ending in June 2028.

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Notice Title

ZED Waltham Forest 2026

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a delivery partner, through a concession contract, to run a Zero Emission Delivery (ZED) service. This service will support the sustainable travel goals of the Enjoy Waltham Forest Programme by providing an eco-friendly courier solution for all Council departments, suppliers, and service providers. The ZED service will use recent changes to road layouts in both residential and shopping areas, aiming for truly zero emissions. The goal is to cut down on van and car journeys in the borough, reduce the need for private vehicles for shopping, help people from all backgrounds reach local businesses and services, and promote the ZED service alongside business partners' delivery options

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Opportunity to extend for a further one-year.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026857-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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 WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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