--- title: "Major Works contracts to support the delivery of LBTH Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069682" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069682" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069682.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069682.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TOWER HAMLETS" published: "2026-05-12" --- # Major Works contracts to support the delivery of LBTH Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069682 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069682) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069682.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for Major Works contracts aimed at supporting its Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme. This preliminary market engagement, issued in May 2026, highlights a significant opportunity for construction work, encompassing multi-dwelling buildings and refurbishment work within London (region UKI42). The procurement process anticipates engagement activities such as the procurement launch briefing on 26th and 27th May 2026 at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, with registration closing by midday on 22nd May 2026. Prospective participants should register their interest through the London Tenders Portal. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in construction and development projects. With a gross budget of approximately £199.2 million, this initiative promises expansive work and partnership opportunities within the housing development sector in London. Potential bidders with expertise in construction, refurbishment, and large-scale housing projects stand to benefit significantly, aligning their operations with the strategic housing initiatives of the Tower Hamlets borough. The availability of multiple lots and a long contract period further enhance the prospect for continued business development and collaboration. ## 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 9 no. Major Works contracts that will support the delivery of the Council's Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme. Project: Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme | London Borough of Tower Hamlets 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' Mayor's Accelerated Housing Programme * Information about the 9 housing development sites in 'Batch 1' that we are seeking to procure a contractor (or contractors) to deliver * A description of each of the housing development sites, including anticipated start and completion dates * An outline of the indicative scope of the proposed contracts * An indicative timetable for the procurement process * A questionnaire inviting feedback from interested parties on the Council's proposed approach to procurement This notice does not constitute a call for competition. Attendance at the launch briefing on 26th and 27th May, is entirely voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Participation and 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 DN815812. Registration should include the name(s) of a maximum of 4 delegates and their roles that will be in attendance. Slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis and the deadline for registration will be midday Friday, 22nd May 2026. ### Planning Information Launch Briefing Invitation Interested suppliers are invited to attend a procurement launch briefing at which the Council will present the vision for the Mayor's Accelerated Housing programme, proposed procurement approach and next steps. Briefing details are as follows: Date: • 9.15am - 5.00pm Tuesday, 26th May ( 5 x 1hr 15 mins slots) • 9.15am - 5.00pm Wednesday, 27th May (5 x 1hr 15 mins slots) Venue: Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ Providers wishing to participate are asked to register their interest free of charge at the London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org with reference DN815812 Registration should include the name(s) of a maximum of 4 delegates and their roles that will be in attendance. Slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis and the deadline for registration will be midday Friday, 22nd May 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043387-2026 | | 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 | 12 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Mar 2027 - 7 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £166,000,000 | | 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 - 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work ## Release History - 12 May 2026 at 11:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043387-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043387-2026 12th 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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