Scope
Reference
HAR6063
Description
London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement exercise in advance of a forthcoming procurement for the delivery of comprehensive electrical works and associated services. The Council is seeking early input from the market to help inform the structure, scope, and approach of the proposed contract.
The scope of services may include, but is not limited to, electrical repairs and maintenance, servicing and testing of electrical systems, installation of electric hot water and electric heating systems, other electrical-related works to Council buildings.
The proposed contract will run for an initial 2-year term, with the option to extend for up to 2 additional years (1 year + 1 year).
This service is essential to ensure that the Council's buildings remain safe, compliant, and operational, supporting both frontline services to residents and the effective use of workspaces for staff.
Further details on how to participate in the Pre-Market Engagement exercise, including timelines and format, can be found by visiting the London Tenders Portal and registering you expression of interest on the project board (reference- DN781083)
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 45232141 - Heating works
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 July 2025
Engagement process description
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) Council is conducting market engagement to assess the availability, capability, and interest of potential providers ahead of a formal tender process for the procurement of a contractor for the Electrical MTC Contract.
This engagement aims to construct a contract and specification that serves the Tower Hamlets residents, staff and building users in the best possible way.
As part of this process, LBTH will explore:
Challenges or constraints that may impact project service delivery, for example, supply chain issues.
Your view on what works well with similar contracts
What doesn't work well with similar contracts
The deadline for expressing interest in this Market Engagement exercise is 17:00pm on Friday 18 July 2025. Interested parties will be invited to individual MS Teams meetings where they will meet with the Technical Services Team and a representative from the Procurement Team. Meetings will take place via MS Teams during w/c 21 July 2025. An alternative date may be made available if required.
To participate in this Pre Market Engagement exercise, please register on the London Tenders Portal and express your interest on the project board (DN781083) by no later than 17:00pm on 18 July 2025. You will then be issued with an MS Teams invite with your timeslot. Once you express your interest you will have access to the Pre Market Engagement Brief document which contains more information about this engagement.
Please note, this notice is not a call for competition or a commitment to procure. Participation in this market engagement will not prejudice future involvement in any subsequent procurement process and does not commit LBTH to running a competitive tender process in the future.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-2673-MVYG
New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London
London
E1 1BJ
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Website: https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government