--- title: "GB-Romford: YMCA Thames Gateway - 2026 Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b85f2c79-5127-4ac7-89cb-6c965c6af62a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b85f2c79-5127-4ac7-89cb-6c965c6af62a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b85f2c79-5127-4ac7-89cb-6c965c6af62a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b85f2c79-5127-4ac7-89cb-6c965c6af62a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2025-12-04" --- # GB-Romford: YMCA Thames Gateway - 2026 Development Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b85f2c79-5127-4ac7-89cb-6c965c6af62a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b85f2c79-5127-4ac7-89cb-6c965c6af62a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b85f2c79-5127-4ac7-89cb-6c965c6af62a.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "GB-Romford: YMCA Thames Gateway - 2026 Development" is being managed by BIP Solutions Limited, with the project located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the building construction industry category and encompasses architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The initiative seeks a Pre Construction Services Agreement, enabling works, and a main design and build contract for the redevelopment of the YMCA site in Romford. Key features include a six-storey supported living centre and additional sustainable building practices. This procurement follows a restricted method and is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 5th January 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 30th March 2026 and conclude on 7th January 2028. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large firms specialising in construction and engineering services, given the scale of the development and its £100 million budget. Although the tender specifies it is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses experienced in sustainable construction methods and capable of adhering to BREEAM Excellent standards will find it particularly appealing. Companies capable of providing a comprehensive service that includes design, build, and sustainable practices are well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the development requires innovative solutions like low carbon materials and green energy systems. ## Notice Building construction work. Multi dwelling buildings construction work. Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. YMCA Thames Gateway is seeking a Pre Construction Services Agreement, enabling works, and a main design and build contract for the redevelopment of its Romford site. The scheme will deliver a six storey supported living centre to BREEAM Excellent standard, comprising approximately 3000 square metres of supported accommodation with 184 en suite units, resident amenity spaces, ancillary staff facilities, and cycle storage. The development also includes flexible ground floor studios approximately 300 square metres, Use Class Sui Generis, publicly accessible open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage systems SuDS, a stormwater creek connecting to the River Rom and reconfigured access and parking. Sustainability measures will feature low carbon materials, solar panels, and air source heat pumps for heating, cooling, and hot water. This development will be part funded from by the Greater London Authority and will be subject to the terms of the funding agreement. YMCA Thames Gateway reserves the right to assign or novate contracts to a Special Purpose Vehicle SPV or related entity where required to support funding, delivery, or asset management arrangements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f07ca26-0744-4576-b2c2-6a2251da02c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - RESTRICTED | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 7 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA2 4BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bathwick | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2025 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f07ca26-0744-4576-b2c2-6a2251da02c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f07ca26-0744-4576-b2c2-6a2251da02c6 4th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Romford:-YMCA-Thames-Gateway---2026-Development/4R4595WQ3C Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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