Planning

Major works construction contracts- Market Engagement only

TOWER HAMLETS

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07 May 2026 at 12:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for major works construction contracts, as part of a 10-year Capital Investment Programme. The procurement stage is tagged with "planning" as of 7th May 2026. The preliminary market engagement aims to inform the market about upcoming opportunities and includes an invitation to a procurement launch briefing scheduled for 16th June 2026 at the Tower Hamlets Town Hall in London. Interested suppliers should register by 12:00pm on 15th June 2026 via the London Tenders Portal. The procurement is expected to utilise the Competitive Flexible Procedure, following the Preliminary Market Engagement provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. The council plans to issue contracts related to construction work for multi-dwelling buildings, overhaul and refurbishment works, fire-prevention installations, electrical wiring, and plumbing works.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those specialising in work related to multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this procurement process favourable, given its inclusivity approach. The potential contract value of £500 million, reaching up to £600 million, highlights the substantial growth prospects. Participating businesses will not only be part of a landmark programme but also contribute to the revitalisation of the borough’s housing infrastructure. Engaging in this tender could provide long-term partnerships and substantial visibility for businesses aligned with the outlined requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Major works construction contracts- Market Engagement only

Notice Description

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the "Council") is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice to inform the market of its intention to procure 8 no. Major Works contracts that will support the delivery of the Council's 10-year Capital Investment Programme. The purpose of this Prior Market Engagement is to provide advance notice of the Council's proposed procurement and to inform interested parties of a forthcoming launch event for the anticipated procurement process. The launch event will provide the following information: * An overview of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets' vision for its Capital Investment Programme * Information about the Council's housing stock and property types * An outline of the indicative scope of the proposed contracts * A description of the Programme and its contractual landscape * An indicative timetable for the procurement process This notice does not constitute a call for competition. Attendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Participation will not form part of any selection, shortlisting, or evaluation process for any subsequent tender. All presentation materials and notes from the event will be published alongside the tender opportunity to ensure transparency and equal access to information for all potential bidders.

Planning Information

Procurement Launch Briefing Invitation Interested suppliers are invited to attend a procurement launch briefing at which the Council will present the vision for the programme, proposed procurement approach and next steps. Briefing details are as follows: Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026 Time: 10:30am – 12.30pm Venue: Tower Hamlets Council Chamber Address: Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel Road, London E1 Procedure This engagement is being undertaken in accordance with the Preliminary Market Engagement provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. A future procurement is expected to utilise the Competitive Flexible Procedure, subject to final approvals. Participation Attendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not form part of any selection, shortlisting or evaluation process in any subsequent procurement. All notes taken and materials used at the event will be published with the tender opportunity. Providers wishing to participate are asked to register their interest free of charge at the London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org with reference DN815346. The deadline for registration will be 12:00pm on 15th June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041948-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works

45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2027 - 7 Nov 2031 4-5 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
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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