Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Tower Hamlets
New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London
London
E1 1BJ
Contact
Ms Kelly Kerr
kelly.kerr@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 244778066
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HAR5997: (MPP) Women's Resource Centre
Reference number
DN755935
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £791,373
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Price is not the only award criterion / Weighting: 0
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-003288
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bloom Construction Group Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £791,373
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom