Major works construction contracts- Market Engagement only

{
  "id": "041948-2026",
  "tag": [
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  "date": "2026-05-07T13:59:51+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069366",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PQBL-2673-MVYG",
    "name": "Tower Hamlets"
  },
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          "endDate": "2031-11-07T23:59:59+00:00",
          "startDate": "2027-10-07T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2041-11-06T23:59:59+00:00"
        }
      }
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    "items": [
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            "region": "UKI",
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            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
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            "id": "45211000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses"
          },
          {
            "id": "45453000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Overhaul and refurbishment work"
          },
          {
            "id": "45343000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Fire-prevention installation works"
          },
          {
            "id": "45311000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Electrical wiring and fitting work"
          },
          {
            "id": "45330000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Plumbing and sanitary works"
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    "title": "Major works construction contracts- Market Engagement only",
    "value": {
      "amount": 500000000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 600000000
    },
    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the “Council”) is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice to inform the market of its intention to procure 8 no. Major Works contracts that will support the delivery of the Council’s 10-year Capital Investment Programme.\nThe purpose of this Prior Market Engagement is to provide advance notice of the Council’s proposed procurement and to inform interested parties of a forthcoming launch event for the anticipated procurement process.\nThe launch event will provide the following information:\n•\tAn overview of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets’ vision for its Capital Investment Programme\n•\tInformation about the Council’s housing stock and property types\n•\tAn outline of the indicative scope of the proposed contracts\n•\tA description of the Programme and its contractual landscape\n•\tAn indicative timetable for the procurement process\nThis notice does not constitute a call for competition.\nAttendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Participation will not form part of any selection, shortlisting, or evaluation process for any subsequent tender.  All presentation materials and notes from the event will be published alongside the tender opportunity to ensure transparency and equal access to information for all potential bidders.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-08-03T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "works"
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  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PQBL-2673-MVYG",
      "name": "Tower Hamlets",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKI42",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "London",
        "postalCode": "E1 1BJ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Tower Hamlets Town Hall"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PQBL-2673-MVYG",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Patricia Nweke",
        "email": "patricia.nweke@towerhamlets.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+44 2073645000"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
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        "id": "041948-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041948-2026",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-05-07T13:59:51+01:00"
      }
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    "milestones": [
      {
        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-06-16T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Procurement Launch Briefing \nInvitation\nInterested suppliers are invited to attend a procurement launch briefing at which the Council will present the vision for the programme, proposed procurement approach and next steps.\nBriefing details are as follows:\nDate: Tuesday 16 June 2026\nTime: 10:30am – 12.30pm\nVenue: Tower Hamlets Council Chamber\nAddress: Tower Hamlets Town Hall, Whitechapel Road, London E1\nProcedure\nThis engagement is being undertaken in accordance with the Preliminary Market Engagement provisions of the Procurement Act 2023.\nA future procurement is expected to utilise the Competitive Flexible Procedure, subject to final approvals.\nParticipation\nAttendance at the launch briefing, is entirely voluntary and will not form part of any selection, shortlisting or evaluation process in any subsequent procurement.  All notes taken and materials used at the event will be published with the tender opportunity.\nProviders wishing to participate are asked to register their interest free of charge at the London Tenders Portal www.londontenders.org with reference DN815346.\nThe deadline for registration will be 12:00pm on 15th June 2026. "
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}