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Planning

15 Jul 2026 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the HAR6063 Electrical Measured Term Contract, intended to support the Council’s Facilities Management and Technical Services. This contract will encompass electrical works across various properties, including Council buildings and leisure facilities within London, UKI region. The procurement is projected to start after internal approvals, with the contract initially covering 24 months and potential extensions up to 48 months. Interested contractors are invited to attend online market engagement sessions on the 28th and 29th of July 2026, with registration closing on the 23rd of July 2026. The procurement process will be governed by the Procurement Act 2023, with an estimated total value ranging from £7 million to £9 million over the full contract term.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in electrical-system repair, maintenance services, or installation work. With an annual contract value estimated between £1.75 million and £2.25 million, businesses in the facilities management and technical services industry have a chance to support the varied operational estate of the Tower Hamlets Council. Participation in this preliminary engagement phase could enable contractors to influence the procurement design and better align their services with the Council's requirements, ensuring a competitive edge in the forthcoming formal tender release.

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Notice Title

HAR6063 - Electrical Measured Term Contract

Notice Description

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the "Council") is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice in advance of a future procurement exercise for the HAR6063 Electrical Measured Term Contract. The contract will replace the existing Electrical Measured Term Contract and will support the Council's Facilities Management and Technical Services functions. The contract will provide electrical works and services across a varied operational estate including Council buildings, education establishments, public buildings, leisure facilities, parks assets and other properties managed or maintained by the Council. The purpose of this PME is to: Provide advance notice of the Council's proposed approach to procuring a replacement Electrical Measured Term Contract. Outline the indicative scope, contract model, value and timetable for the proposed contract Invite interested contractors to attend an online PME launch briefing Gather feedback from the market to inform the final design of the procurement prior to commencement under the Procurement Act 2023 This notice is not a call for competition. Participation in this PME including attendance at the market engagement session will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Description The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the "Council") is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice in advance of a future procurement exercise for the HAR6063 Electrical Measured Term Contract. The contract will replace the existing Electrical Measured Term Contract and will support the Council's Facilities Management and Technical Services functions. The contract will provide electrical works and services across a varied operational estate including Council buildings, education establishments, public buildings, leisure facilities, parks assets and other properties managed or maintained by the Council. The purpose of this PME is to: Provide advance notice of the Council's proposed approach to procuring a replacement Electrical Measured Term Contract. Outline the indicative scope, contract model, value and timetable for the proposed contract Invite interested contractors to attend an online PME launch briefing Gather feedback from the market to inform the final design of the procurement prior to commencement under the Procurement Act 2023 This notice is not a call for competition. Participation in this PME including attendance at the market engagement session will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Total Value (Estimated) The estimated annual value of the replacement contract is expected to be in the region of PS1.75 million to PS2.25 million. The total estimated value over the full potential contract term is expected to be approximately PS7 million to PS9 million. These figures are indicative only and do not guarantee any level of work or spend. Contract Dates (Indicative) Formal procurement of the contract is anticipated to commence following completion of the PME and internal governance approvals. The Council is currently considering: Initial contract duration: 24 months Extension options: Two possible 12-month extensions Maximum potential duration: 48 months Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council and subject to contract performance, service requirements and budget availability. PME Launch Briefing - Invitation Interested contractors are invited to attend an online PME session at which the Council will present the proposed contract, scope of services and intended procurement approach. Briefing details are as follows: - Session 1: Tuesday 28th July 2026, Microsoft Teams - Session 2: Wednesday 29th July 2026, Microsoft Teams - Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm - Registration deadline: Thursday 23rd July 2026 Each supplier will be allocated a 45-minute meeting slot following registration. Slots will be allocated in the order that registrations are received and joining details will be issued to registered attendees in advance of the session. Providers wishing to attend should register their interest free of charge via the Proactis Procurement Portal at www.londontenders.org using project reference HAR6063 Electrical MTC. Providers should submit attendee contact details via the message function, including name, position and email address. The session will provide an opportunity for questions and general discussion. Attendance is voluntary.

Planning Information

ME Launch Briefing – Invitation Interested contractors are invited to attend an online PME session at which the Council will present the proposed contract, scope of services and intended procurement approach. Briefing details are as follows: - Session 1: Tuesday 28th July 2026, Microsoft Teams - Session 2: Wednesday 29th July 2026, Microsoft Teams - Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm - Registration deadline: Thursday 23rd July 2026 Each supplier will be allocated a 45-minute meeting slot following registration. Slots will be allocated in the order that registrations are received and joining details will be issued to registered attendees in advance of the session. Providers wishing to attend should register their interest free of charge via the Proactis Procurement Portal at www.londontenders.org using project reference HAR6063 Electrical MTC. Providers should submit attendee contact details via the message function, including name, position and email address. The session will provide an opportunity for questions and general discussion. Attendance is voluntary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066659-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31518200 - Emergency lighting equipment

45310000 - Electrical installation work

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71314100 - Electrical services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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