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title: "Bromley Market Stalls Assembly & Maintenance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050744"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY"
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# Bromley Market Stalls Assembly & Maintenance Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050744

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bromley Market Stalls Assembly & Maintenance Service" was conducted by the London Borough of Bromley. This contract involves the assembly and maintenance of market stalls in Bromley Town Centre, scheduled weekly on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The procurement stage has progressed from planning through to award, with a direct award approach utilised based on limited market interest. The contract was awarded to MarketForce Services Ltd, an SME, effective from January 2026 until December 2031, with potential renewal options extending to January 2033. This falls under the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services category, with key metrics ensuring operational consistency and safety during the setup and dismantling of market stalls.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in logistics or maintenance services within the retail sector. SMEs are well-positioned to compete, given the procurement method that favoured direct engagement. Businesses with expertise in logistics, equipment handling, and electrical installations can leverage this contract to establish a steady service provision over multiple years in a central London location. The contract offers a financial value of £1,050,000, encouraging enterprises to utilise this investment to sustain and potentially expand their operations in the region while contributing to the vibrant local market environment.

## Notice

The Assembly and Maintenance service for 46 market stalls in Bromley Town Centre weekly on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday, all year round with the option for an occurrence for seven extended markets(remaining in situ for longer than Thursday to Saturday) a year. The number of required stalls can vary each week dependent on the number of traders who have booked in. Trader numbers and stall pitch locations are confirmed each week by midday on the Wednesday. An extended market is held each Christmas, typically for the two weeks prior to Christmas and ending on Christmas Eve. The number of required stalls may vary each week dependent on the number of traders who have booked in. Trader numbers and stall pitch locations are confirmed each week by midday on the Wednesday. The Contractor will: Transport the stalls and associated infrastructure from the Market Stores to the Premises in the High Street on Thursday and return the stalls to the Market Stores at the end of market trading on Saturday. Ensure that the required number of market stalls have been erected and are ready for the traders by 6am of each Thursday. Undertake the dismantlement of the stalls from 6pm on each Saturday. Ensure that no items belonging to the set-up and/or take-down of the market are left on the High Street after set-up, dismantlement and storage. Erect the required number of stalls (together with the required side sheets and awnings) in the stall pitch positions as confirmed by the Bromley Market Team prior to the market commencing on the Thursday. Connect all electricity supplies from the electrical boxes to the stalls (i.e extension cables and plug sockets) and ensure they are all in working order. Repair or provide new cable runs as required. Ensure any cable runs on the High Street are covered with ground rubber and do not present a trip hazard. Ensure any electric boxes are secured or adequately guarded and do not present a trip hazard. Set-up and connect generators where specifically instructed by the Bromley Markets Team and ensuring generators are adequately secured to prevent theft. Set up all required tables, securing all tops and skirts to the tables. Ensure the stalls are fixed securely, that the legs are secured in the anchor points or with stall weights where required or specifically instructed by the Bromley Markets Team. Ensure a proper hand over to the Market Supervisor on Thursday morning before leaving the Premises; the hand-over should include information on any asset damage or problems encountered during set-up which have prevented the ability to fulfil any aspect of the service specification. Ensure that all anchor point covers are back in position before leaving the Premises on completion of market dismantle. Ensure that all electric box covers are back in position before leaving the Premises on completion of market dismantle. Ensure that upon take-down all market related equipment is returned to and stored correctly in the Market Stores

### Planning Information

Interested parties need to register their interest at www.londontenders.org

### Procurement Information

An expression of interest was put out to test market interest in April 2025, but received a poor response with only three expressions of interest; the incumbent and two which were assessed to not be suitable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015665-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,050,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,050,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY |
| Locality | BROMLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Bromley Town |
| Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill |
| Delivery location | TLI61 Bromley |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARKETFORCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 12:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015665-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 15:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082616-2025
- 12 Dec 2025 at 11:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082389-2025
- 24 Apr 2025 at 17:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016894-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015665-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082616-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082389-2025
  12th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016894-2025
  24th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bromley.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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