Tender

CO6154 Advertising Billboards

TOWER HAMLETS

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Tender

26 May 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Tower Hamlets Council is currently in the tender stage for its "CO6154 Advertising Billboards" project, seeking competent contractors to provide advertising services across six locations in London. The procurement process is open, following an open procedure, under the industry category of advertising and marketing services. The Council invites bids for six lots situated at strategic locations such as Wick Lane, Orchard Place, and Wansbeck Road, among others. The tender submission deadline is set for 30th June 2026, with the award decision expected by 6th August 2026. The opportunity is publicly funded with a total estimated value of £5 million, falling under a concession special regime and complying with the GPA standards.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialised in advertising, particularly those with expertise in digital advertising displays. SMEs are encouraged to participate, aligning with the Council's focus on quality and social value alongside competitive pricing. With the potential to secure up to three lots per supplier, this procurement offers significant business growth potential in the dynamic London advertising market. Companies with strong financial and technical credentials that can demonstrate service capability and innovative advertising solutions would be especially well-suited to this opportunity. Registration on the Proactis/Due North portal is essential to access detailed tender documents and submit applications.

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Notice Title

CO6154 Advertising Billboards

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a suitable qualified contractors to provide advertising services for these six locations via a tender process * Lot 1: Wick Lane (Depot) * Lot 2: Orchard Place * Lot 3: Wansbeck Road * Lot 4: Salmon Lane/Commercial Road * Lot 5: Monier Road * Lot 6: Blackwall Goods Yard

Lot Information

Lot 1: Wick Lane (Depot)

The Site refers to the new location for one digital advertising billboard that Tower Hamlets Council will install at its Wick Lane Depot, London E3 2TY.

Lot 2: Orchard Place

The Site refers to the new location for two A-List Towers digital advertising boards, one on either side of the A1020 Lower Lea Crossing at Orchard Place, London E14 0JU

Lot 3: Wansbeck Road

The Site refers to a new advertising location on Wansbeck Road, London E9 5HD

Lot 4: Salmon Lane/Commercial Road

The Site refers to the existing advertising billboard located at 763 Commercial Road, London E14 7HG.

Lot 5: Monier Road

The Site refers to a location of previous advertising on Monier Road, London E3 2PR.

Lot 6: Blackwall Goods Yard

The Site refers to Tower Hamlets Council's Depot at the Blackwall Goods Yard, 1 Silvocea Way, London E14 0NH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a4cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049186-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
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
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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