--- title: "HAR6080 Gateways to Whitechapel Market" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05508a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05508a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05508a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05508a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2025-06-20" --- # HAR6080 Gateways to Whitechapel Market Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05508a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05508a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05508a.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is inviting bids for a unique project titled "HAR6080 Gateways to Whitechapel Market". This public procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically architectural design services. The project aims to create visually striking gateways for Whitechapel Market that celebrate the area's rich character. Located in the UK (region UKI), this tender is in its active stage with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 14 July 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 24 July 2025. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure involving a two-stage selection—shortlisting followed by tender evaluation, with the overall project value estimated at £200,000 to £240,000 inclusive of VAT. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for architects, landscape architects, designers, and artists interested in public realm improvements. The contract seeks innovation in creating spaces that enhance accessibility, pedestrian safety, and local community engagement. The process is designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an attractive proposition for smaller firms with relevant expertise in community-centric, sustainable urban designs. Successful bidders will have the chance to shape a high-profile public space while benefiting from the potential exposure and prestige such a project could offer. Applications should demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and the capacity to engage meaningfully with the local community, aligning with the set evaluation criteria. ## Notice NLA has partnered with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to invite architects, landscape architects, designers and artists to propose, develop and submit a design proposal for new visual focal points that act as 'gateways' to Whitechapel Market. The competition seeks public realm proposals that celebrate the unique character of Whitechapel and its community, transforming key locations along Whitechapel Road to better signify the market and welcome both locals and visitors. The goal is to commission an innovative and impactful design that enhances the public realm and serves the local community more effectively. Overall, the key objectives of the project are to deliver a series of public realm interventions that: * Are unique, bold and visually striking * Signal the entries into Whitechapel Market with significant gateway markers or art pieces * Celebrate and respect the character and history of Whitechapel, ensuring designs complement the existing streetscape and comply with the Whitechapel Market Conservation area. * Prioritise pedestrian road safety, noting the limited available pedestrian space at the Vallance Road junction site. * Doesn't inhibit vehicular traffic * Improve accessibility and connectivity through enhanced wayfinding * Embrace and reflect the richness of Whitechapel's diverse communities and market * Contribute to creating a welcome environment to bring tourists and visitors together to showcase Whitechapel's unique identity * Compliment the work being done as part of the Whitechapel Road Improvements Project, without any duplication. * Is appropriately lit and does not impede good sight lines * Encourage intergenerational sociability throughout the day and night and are not likely to encourage dominance of the space by a single group of people * Aligns well with Co-Design Principles. * Considers circular economy principals, being consistent with longevity to avoid premature end of life. The winning scheme may include - but is not limited to - the following components: * Signage referencing the entrance to Whitechapel Market * Public art * Planting and greening * Elevated gateway (bridge like) * Smaller meeting areas * Moving digital art * Sculptures ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033920-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 20 Jun 2025 at 08:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033920-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033920-2025 20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.londontenders.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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