Scope
Reference
CO6100
Description
The Council is seeking suitable qualified contractors to provide advertising services for six locations across the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The London Borough of Tower Hamlets Highways Department identified suitable locations across the borough to erect new digital advertising billboards and sell the advertising space as part of a broader programme to generate additional funding revenues. The advertising locations were identified by desktop and site surveys based on predefined criteria such as the location and land ownership, adjacent land uses, surrounding environment, traffic volume, visibility, risk and safety hazards, maintenance access, billboard sizing, and orientation. The Development Control Department was engaged to assess the site suitability. Six locations were shortlisted to progress with their procurement and tendering, which are situated at Blackwall Goods Yard, Wick Lane Depot, Orchard Place, Monier Road, Salmon Commercial and Wansbeck Road.
Therefore, this tender is split into 6 Lots. Bidders can tender for and be successful in all Lots.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,900,000 excluding VAT
- £5,880,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2031
- Possible extension to 14 February 2033
- 6 years, 11 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
12 months + 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Bidders can tender for, and be successful in, all six Lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Wick Lane
Description
This location is at Wick Lane Depot within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Specific details regarding the site will be clearly set out in the tender specification document.
Please note the estimated Lot value is indicative.
Lot value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Orchard Place
Description
This location is at Orchard Place within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Specific details regarding the site will be clearly set out in the tender specification document.
Please note the estimated Lot value is indicative.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,100,000 excluding VAT
- £2,520,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Wansbeck Road
Description
This location is on Wansbeck Road within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Specific details regarding the site will be clearly set out in the tender specification document.
Please note the estimated Lot value is indicative.
Lot value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Salmon Lane/Commercial Road
Description
This location is bounded by Commercial Road and Salmon Lane within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Specific details regarding the site will be clearly set out in the tender specification document.
Please note the estimated Lot value is indicative.
Lot value (estimated)
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £504,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Monier Road
Description
This location is on Monier Road within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Specific details regarding the site will be clearly set out in the tender specification document.
Please note the estimated Lot value is indicative.
Lot value (estimated)
- £490,000 excluding VAT
- £588,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Blackwell Goods Yard
Description
This location is at Blackwell Goods Yard within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Specific details regarding the site will be clearly set out in the tender specification document.
Please note the estimated Lot value is indicative.
Lot value (estimated)
- £490,000 excluding VAT
- £588,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Wick Lane
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Wansbeck Road
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Blackwell Goods Yard
The legal and financial capacity conditions of participation will be clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Orchard Place
The legal and financial capacity conditions of participation will be clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Salmon Lane/Commercial Road
The legal and financial capacity conditions of participation are clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Monier Road
The legal and financial capacity conditions of participation will be clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Wick Lane
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Wansbeck Road
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Blackwell Goods Yard
The technical ability conditions of participation will be clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Orchard Place
The technical ability conditions of participation will be clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Salmon Lane/Commercial Road
The technical ability conditions of participation are clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Monier Road
The technical ability conditions of participation will be clearly set out in the Invitation to Tender document.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Wick Lane
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Orchard Place
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Wansbeck Road
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Salmon Lane/Commercial Road
Lot 5. Lot 5 - Monier Road
Lot 6. Lot 6 - Blackwell Goods Yard
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.londontenders.org/
All bidders need to be registered on Proactis/Due North in order to access this opportunity through the London Tenders portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 September 2033
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% | |
| Quality & Social Value | Quality = 30% Social Value = 10% |
Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A comprehensive preliminary market engagement exercise was carried out prior to the publication of the tender notice. This exercise provided robust market insights, including supplier capabilities, potential risks, innovation opportunities and commercial models. The findings were used to shape the procurement approach, refine the specification and ensure the viability of the requirements. As the market conditions have not materially changed since that engagement, it was deemed proportionate and efficient not to duplicate the exercise, thereby avoiding unnecessary delays to the procurement process.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.londontenders.org/
All bidders will need to be registered on Proactis/Due North in order to access this opportunity through the London Tenders portal.
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.londontenders.org/
The technical specifications will be available on Proactis/Due North through the London Tenders portal.
Contracting authority
Tower Hamlets
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-2673-MVYG
New Town Hall
London
E1 1BJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Morgan Hughes
Telephone: +447342933523
Email: morgan.hughes@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Website: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government