Planning

Replacement and Refurbishment of Air Handling Units and Building Management System for the Leisure Centres

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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01 May 2026 at 12:52

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01 May 2026 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is in the planning stages of a procurement process for the "Replacement and Refurbishment of Air Handling Units and Building Management System for the Leisure Centres." The project targets the improvement of facilities across Dulwich, Camberwell, Peckham Pulse, The Castle Leisure Centre, and Surrey Docks Water Sports & Fitness Centre. This initiative, set to commence from 1st October 2026 and conclude by 28th February 2027, aims to modernise the infrastructure with energy-efficient systems. This procurement falls under the works category and is valued at approximately £2 million, with a gross amount of £2.4 million. The process is a single-stage procurement being conducted using a limited competition method through the Alcumus SafeContractor List of construction companies, and it is currently at a planning update stage.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in ventilation equipment and installation services, particularly those on the Alcumus SafeContractor List. Small and medium enterprises specialising in these areas are well-suited to participate, benefiting from the chance to engage in a project that promotes energy efficiency and modern system integration within public leisure facilities. Being chosen for this contract could enhance a business's portfolio in the public sector, offering long-term growth through subsequent maintenance and service opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement and Refurbishment of Air Handling Units and Building Management System for the Leisure Centres

Notice Description

THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - NOT A LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY The London Borough of Southwark (LBS) is undertaking a project to replace and refurbish some of the existing Air Handling Units and Building Management Systems across five of its Leisure Centres (Dulwich Leisure Centre, Camberwell Leisure Centre, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, The Castle Leisure Centre and Surrey Docks Water Sports & Fitness Centre). The goal of the project is to replace the Air Handling Units with modern energy efficient systems and upgrade the Building Management Systems with the latest systems that will integrate better with the newly upgraded mechanical and electrical systems upgrade being delivered within the leisure centres most particularly the new air sourced and water sourced heating systems. The procurement will be carried via a single-stage procurement using the Alcumus SafeContractor List of construction companies: Interested contractors can register on the Alcumus SafeContractor list here https://www.southwark.gov.uk/business-and-licences/council-procurement/get-approved-safe-contractor-list

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069051
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040536-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

45331210 - Ventilation installation work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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