---
title: "HAR6171 Smithy Street - Infill Development Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068afc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# HAR6171 Smithy Street - Infill Development Scheme

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068afc

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## Summary

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "HAR6171 Smithy Street - Infill Development Scheme", focused on delivering landscaping works to Stepney Park School playground in London, UK. This process falls under the industry category of construction work for school buildings. The open procurement procedure commenced with a tender phase on 24th April 2026 and resulted in an award on 4th June 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £838,713.34 GBP (gross), entails creating a new MUGA pitch, play equipment, and conducting soft and hard landscaping works. All works are expected to achieve full operational readiness before the autumn term of 2026, and the completion deadline is set for 30th November 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and landscaping sector, particularly those specialising in school infrastructure projects. With the procurement method being open, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been seen to engage, as evidenced by the bids received from such entities, culminating in the award to INITIAL SYSTEMS LIMITED. Organisations with expertise in comprehensive landscaping and compliance with statutory and educational requirements would find such tenders a fruitful avenue for growth, offering both a substantial project budget and a high-profile client in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

## Notice

This contract is to deliver landscaping works to Stepney Park School playground. This includes creation of a new MUGA pitch, play equipment, soft and hard landscaping and tarmac works. These works must be completed and fully handed over prior to the start of the autumn term 2026. The scope covers the completion of playground works to achieve full operational readiness, Building Control approval and compliance with all statutory and educational requirements. The works include detailed design of the landscaping package from the RIBA stage 3 packages provided within this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053072-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | £698,927 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INITIAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 16:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053072-2026
- 24 Apr 2026 at 15:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037735-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053072-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037735-2026
  24th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.initial-systems.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.londontenders.org
- https://www.londontenders.orgProjectreference:DN810591

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