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PlanningUpdate

09 Jun 2026 at 16:20

Planning

20 May 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is in the planning stage for an upcoming procurement process titled "Canada Water Library - New Roof Coverings and Mechanical Plant." This project involves the replacement of roof coverings and the installation of new air source heat pump (ASHP) mechanical plant on the roof. The industry category is construction, focusing specifically on roofing and heat pump installation, with work planned to commence on 19th April 2027 and complete by 20th September 2027. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 2nd November 2026, signalling further details. Located in London, the project is targeting a gross value of GBP 9,312,371, and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in roofing and sustainable energy solutions such as heat pumps and solar panels. Companies with experience in delivering public sector projects in urban settings like London will find this contract particularly advantageous for growth, given the project's scale and high-profile location. The procurement process, managed by a public authority at the sub-central government level, offers a chance for SMEs to establish themselves in the government contracting space, enhancing their portfolio and visibility in the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Canada Water Library - New Roof Coverings and Mechnical Plant

Notice Description

This upcoming opportunity is for the replacement of roof coverings and new air source heat pump (ASHP) mechanical plant on the roof

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054471-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09331000 - Solar panels

42511110 - Heat pumps

44112400 - Roof

44112500 - Roofing materials

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,760,309 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2027 - 20 Sep 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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