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

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 12:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

01 May 2026 at 12:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

01 May 2026 at 12:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the replacement and refurbishment of Air Handling Units and Building Management Systems across five of its Leisure Centres, located in various parts of London. This procurement is categorised under the construction industry, specifically focused on heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work. The procurement process will involve a single-stage method using the Alcumus SafeContractor List of construction companies. The council intends to conduct Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) activities, with a supplier questionnaire due by 12:00 noon on 2nd March 2026, to gather feedback from potential suppliers. The contract is set to begin on 23rd November 2026 and conclude by 30th April 2027, with a possible extension until 30th June 2027. A future notice is expected by 8th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy-efficient systems and advanced building management solutions. Companies involved in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work, and those capable of upgrading building management systems, would be particularly well-suited to this project. The emphasis on integrating new energy-efficient solutions suggests potential growth for businesses equipped with innovative technologies. The procurement, being open to SMEs, broadens participation opportunities, making it ideal for smaller enterprises seeking to expand their portfolio with public sector projects. Interested contractors are encouraged to register on the Alcumus SafeContractor list to participate.

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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

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

Planning Information

Proposed Procurement Approach The council anticipates using a single stage procurement using the Alcumus SafeContractor List of construction companies: under the Procurement Act 2023. This will include: Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) feedback will help shape the specification, KPIs, commercial model, and procurement structure. PME Activities The council intends to undertake the following engagement activities: • Supplier questionnaire - response by 12:00 noon on 02/03/2026 All suppliers will receive the same core information. Insights gathered will be anonymised and used solely to inform the procurement design. How to Participate Suppliers interested in participating in PME should register their interest via: https://procontract.due-north.com/ Upon registration, suppliers will receive: • PME briefing document containing a Supplier questionnaire to complete and return. All communication regarding this PME must be submitted through the Council’s e tendering portal, ProActis: https://procontract.due-north.com/

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/069160-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

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
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 30 Apr 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
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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