--- title: "HAR6019 The demolition of the existing St George's Leisure Centre and other associated structures; and the completion of design and construction of a new build leisure facility and an 8-storey residential building delivering 29 new homes; with associated landscaping and public realm improvements." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2025-01-13" --- # HAR6019 The demolition of the existing St George's Leisure Centre and other associated structures; and the completion of design and construction of a new build leisure facility and an 8-storey residential building delivering 29 new homes; with associated landscaping and public realm improvements. Buyer: THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb9.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is initiating a procurement process for a principal contractor to undertake the demolition of the existing St George’s Leisure Centre and associated structures, followed by the design and construction of a new state-of-the-art leisure facility and an 8-storey residential building providing 29 new affordable homes. The project, located in Tower Hamlets within the St George in the East Conservation Area, also includes landscaping and public realm improvements. With a contract value of £55,000,000, this tender is in the 'works' category, focusing on the construction of leisure facilities. The procurement method being used is the restricted procedure, and the tender period will close on 22 April 2025, with the contract expected to run from 25 May 2025 to 18 December 2028. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms specialising in large-scale demolition and mixed-use development projects. Companies with experience in similar urban regeneration projects, especially within conservation areas, will be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on both quality and social value alongside price provides a balanced opportunity for businesses that can deliver both high standards of construction and community benefits. The project offers potential for growth through long-term engagement with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and showcases the contractor's ability to manage complex projects, contributing to urban improvement and residential housing solutions. ## Notice Procurement for a Principal Contractor to demolish the existing St George's Leisure Centre and other associated structures; and to complete a PCSA (in a two-stage D&B contract) for RIBA Stage 4 design for two new buildings for the site: a state-of-the-art leisure facility (with wet and dry leisure facilities, including a 25m swimming pool); and an 8-storey residential building delivering 29 new affordable rent homes. The project also includes associated landscaping and public realm improvements to St George's Gardens and the surroundings of the proposed new buildings. Both the leisure facilities and residential accommodation will be owned and managed by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The building is situated in the St George in the East Conservation Area, on The Highway A1203 (a TfL Red Route). The site is in proximity to the Grade I Listed Church of St George in the East and other Listed structures. The existing St George's Leisure Centre, which is proposed for demolition, comprises of two components: a two-storey block to the east which houses administration, changing facilities, and the training pool; and a four-storey block which accommodates the 33.3m swimming pool. A further single storey ancillary block is located to the west. An 18-space car park at ground level wraps around the existing leisure centre. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Procurement for a Principal Contractor to demolish the existing St George's Leisure Centre and other associated structures; and to complete a PCSA (in a two-stage D&B contract) for RIBA Stage 4 design for two new buildings for the site: a state-of-the-art leisure facility (with wet and dry leisure facilities, including a 25m swimming pool); and an 8-storey residential building delivering 29 new affordable rent homes. The project also includes associated landscaping and public realm improvements to St George's Gardens and the surroundings of the proposed new buildings. Both the leisure facilities and residential accommodation will be owned and managed by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001109-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 May 2025 - 18 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000,000 | | Lots value | £55,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E1 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Whitechapel | | Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney | | Delivery location | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work - 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities - 45212110 - Leisure centre construction work ## Release History - 13 Jan 2025 at 22:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001109-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk - https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm&Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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