Scope
Reference
CO6119
Description
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is inviting suitably qualified and experienced
construction contractors to tender for the constructions works at Poplar Baths
Leisure Centre, located at 170 East India Dock Road, London, E14 0ED. The
appointed contractor will be responsible for delivering a high-quality construction of
specific leisure facilities in accordance with current building regulations, health and
safety standards, and the council's objectives for accessible, inclusive, and modern
public amenities.
Poplar Baths Leisure Centre is one of six leisure facilities recently returned to direct
management by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. As part of the Council's
commitment to inclusive and responsive service delivery, an internal review of user
feedback and community engagement has highlighted the need for a dedicated
women-only gym space within the centre. This initiative aims to improve
accessibility, comfort, and participation among women, in particular those who may
face cultural or personal barriers to using mixed-gender facilities.
The successful contractor will be expected to demonstrate a track record of
delivering high-quality construction projects in occupied public buildings, and an
understanding of working in leisure or community-based settings. Contractors must
also comply with all relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements
(e.g. CDM Regulations 2015), environmental considerations, and safeguarding
protocols.
The appointed contractor will be required to work collaboratively with leisure centre
management and operational staff to ensure the continued delivery of key services.
Coordination of works must be planned to minimise disruption to centre users and
maintain safe access to operational areas throughout the construction period.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 August 2025 to 10 November 2025
- 2 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212110 - Leisure centre construction work
- 45212222 - Gymnasium construction work
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
21 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documents are available free of charge at https://www.londontenders.org/
The Council reserve the right not to award any contract pursuant to this procurement exercise and/or to abandon this procurement exercise at any time and/or to award a contract for part of the services at it's sole discretion. The Council shall have no liability whatsoever to any applicant or tenderer as a result of its exercise of that discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs incurred by any applicant and/or tenderer before signature of any contract with the Council shall be incurred entirely at that applicant's/tenderer's risk.
The Council will observe a stand still period following the award of the contract and conduct itself in respect of any appeals in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality questions and Social Value | Quality questions 50% Social Value 10% |
Quality | 60% |
| Lump sum tender price | Lump sum tender price |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-2673-MVYG
New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London
London
E1 1BJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government