--- title: "Major works construction contracts- Market Engagement only" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069366" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069366" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069366.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069366.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2026-05-07" --- # Major works construction contracts- Market Engagement only Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069366 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069366) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069366.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for major works construction contracts, as part of a 10-year Capital Investment Programme. The procurement stage is tagged with "planning" as of 7th May 2026. The preliminary market engagement aims to inform the market about upcoming opportunities and includes an invitation to a procurement launch briefing scheduled for 16th June 2026 at the Tower Hamlets Town Hall in London. Interested suppliers should register by 12:00pm on 15th June 2026 via the London Tenders Portal. The procurement is expected to utilise the Competitive Flexible Procedure, following the Preliminary Market Engagement provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. The council plans to issue contracts related to construction work for multi-dwelling buildings, overhaul and refurbishment works, fire-prevention installations, electrical wiring, and plumbing works. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the construction and refurbishment sectors, particularly those specialising in work related to multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this procurement process favourable, given its inclusivity approach. The potential contract value of £500 million, reaching up to £600 million, highlights the substantial growth prospects. Participating businesses will not only be part of a landmark programme but also contribute to the revitalisation of the borough’s housing infrastructure. Engaging in this tender could provide long-term partnerships and substantial visibility for businesses aligned with the outlined requirements. ## Notice The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the "Council") is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice to inform the market of its intention to procure 8 no. Major Works contracts that will support the delivery of the Council's 10-year Capital Investment Programme. The purpose of this Prior Market Engagement is to provide advance notice of the Council's proposed procurement and to inform interested parties of a forthcoming launch event for the anticipated procurement process. The launch event will provide the following information: * An overview of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets' vision for its Capital Investment Programme * Information about the Council's housing stock and property types * An outline of the indicative scope of the proposed contracts * A description of the Programme and its contractual landscape * An indicative timetable for the procurement process This notice does not constitute a call for competition. Attendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Participation will not form part of any selection, shortlisting, or evaluation process for any subsequent tender. All presentation materials and notes from the event will be published alongside the tender opportunity to ensure transparency and equal access to information for all potential bidders. ### Planning Information Procurement Launch Briefing Invitation Interested suppliers are invited to attend a procurement launch briefing at which the Council will present the vision for the programme, proposed procurement approach and next steps. Briefing details are as follows: Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026 Time: 10:30am – 12.30pm Venue: Tower Hamlets Council Chamber Address: Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel Road, London E1 Procedure This engagement is being undertaken in accordance with the Preliminary Market Engagement provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. A future procurement is expected to utilise the Competitive Flexible Procedure, subject to final approvals. Participation Attendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not form part of any selection, shortlisting or evaluation process in any subsequent procurement. All notes taken and materials used at the event will be published with the tender opportunity. Providers wishing to participate are asked to register their interest free of charge at the London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org with reference DN815346. The deadline for registration will be 12:00pm on 15th June 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041948-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2027 - 7 Nov 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses - 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work - 45330000 - Plumbing and sanitary works - 45343000 - Fire-prevention installation works - 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 12:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041948-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041948-2026 7th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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