Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Tower Hamlets

New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London

London

E1 1BJ

Contact

Ms Seniz Asim

Email

seniz.asim [at] towerhamlets.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 2073644099

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

I.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm&Login

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm&Login

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

HAR5997: Women's Resource Centre

Reference number

DN755935

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 45000000 - Construction work

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

This project aims to establish a dedicated Women’s Resource Centre with a culturally sensitive approach towards meeting the needs of Bangladeshi women, who have been identified as one of the most marginalised members of the community. The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has identified a site in Whitechapel which will be converted into a Women’s Resource Centre (with focus on Bangladeshi women), by undertaking internal refurbishment works. This will include strip-out works, light-touch fit-out works, mechanical and electrical works and minor external works.

The procurement documents are available unrestricted and free of charge at: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm&Login

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKI - London

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a new procurement project looking to convert an identified site in Whitechapel by undertaking internal refurbishment works including:

1. Strip-Out Works

Demolition & Removal:

o Removal of selected existing internal finishes, including walls, ceilings, flooring, and any obsolete fixtures or fittings as per demolition drawings.

o Removal of existing M&E installations (where applicable) including lighting, power outlets, HVAC components, and plumbing.

o Safe removal and disposal of waste materials in accordance with environmental and regulatory guidelines.

2. Light-Touch Fit-Out Works

Flooring:

o Supply and installation of new floor finishes (carpet, vinyl, or tile) as per client specifications.

Wall Finishes:

o Application of paint or other finishes to existing or newly constructed surfaces.

Partitions:

o Installation of new internal partitions to create rooms or reconfigure the layout as required.

o Ensure proper integration with existing structural elements and M&E systems.

Suspended Ceilings:

o Supply and installation of new suspended ceiling system (tiles, grid, or equivalent), ensuring compliance with acoustic and aesthetic requirements as per agreed drawings.

3. Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Works

Mechanical Systems:

o Upgrades or modifications to heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems to ensure compliance with current standards.

Electrical Works:

o Installation or upgrading of lighting, power outlets, and data cabling as per layout drawings.

o Install new fire alarm systems, and security systems as required.

Plumbing:

o Minor plumbing works to install or upgrade taps, sinks, or toilets in line with the fit-out requirements.

o Ensure water systems are tested and meet health and safety regulations.

4. Minor External Works

Nursery playground:

o Install appropriate safety surfacing, such as rubber matting, artificial grass, or loose-fill rubber, to meet child safety standards.

o Supply and install secure boundary fencing around the nursery playground and any other designated areas, ensuring compliance with safety and security requirements.

Parking Space Markings:

o Mark parking bays in accordance with the required dimensions and layout for the site, using high-quality, durable road paint or thermoplastic markings.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents / Weighting: 0

Price

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

16

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

3 March 2025

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

3 March 2025

Local time

12:00pm

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

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