Planning

Storage & Removals Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has initiated a planned procurement process for "Storage & Removals Services," aimed at supporting housing operations with logistics and cargo handling activities. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with a total value of £1,044,000. Covering various regions across the United Kingdom such as UKC, UKD, and UKI, the procurement is set to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude by 1st January 2030. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement is using an open procedure that aligns with the UK's legislative framework under 2023/54 UKPGA. Potential bidders should note the upcoming communication notice date on 1st October 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering robust storage, logistics, and removal services. Businesses that specialise in cargo handling and storage can benefit from engaging with a sub-central government authority like the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. By participating in this open procedure, companies across the United Kingdom can expand their operational footprint and enhance their service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Storage & Removals Services

Notice Description

Provision of storage, logistics and removals services for housing operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048927-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
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 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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