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Published 14 Mar 2025, 15:52 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

CS6087 - Stephen Hawking's Hydrotherapy Pool Replacement

Official notice

Authority: Tower Hamlets

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£476,000£571,200 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 20 May 2025
Next notice expected 16 Apr 2025
Contract term 6 moends 31 Jan 2026 · starts 1 Aug 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) Council is undertaking a formal tender process for the complete replacement of a hydrotherapy pool at a school for severely disabled children. The goal of this project is to deliver a modern, fully accessible, hydrotherapy pool that will effectively support the therapeutic needs of the students.

This project involves the complete replacement of the hydrotherapy pool, addressing issues such as leaks and the current condition of the pool. A detailed structural survey will be required during the works, along with associated integrity testing. The design will prioritise ease of access for ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term operational efficiency and to reduce costs throughout the asset’s lifecycle.

The scope of the project also includes the installation of new systems and upgrades to existing systems, including lighting, sensory equipment, underwater lighting, ventilation, heating, and drainage, to enhance functionality and improve reliability. The pool area will be fully redecorated to improve its appearance while considering the environmental humidity.

Furthermore, the project will involve the complete replacement and reconfiguration of all plant room equipment, along with the associated mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.

All tender documents are available free of charge at 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

CPV: Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1No award 6 moSMEPublished value£476,000
Contract period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jan 2026 (6 mo)Value: £476,000 exc. VAT · £571,200 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Price is not the only criterion, award criteria are contained in the ITT document

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
14 Mar 2025, 15:52 GMT
Last source update
7 Jul 2025, 17:04 BST
Authority reference
CS6087
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-015317
Latest notice
Transparency notice (UK5)
Classification (CPV)
Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
Delivery area
London (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed7a Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: London Tenders Portal
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Submission deadline
20 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All tender documents are available free of charge at 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

Timeline

14 Mar 2025 → 1 Aug 2025 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    14 Mar 2025, 15:52 GMT
  2. Market engagement
    12 Apr 2025, 00:59 BST

    Site Visits

    To facilitate a better understanding of the site conditions and project requirements, site visits can be arranged upon request. These visits will provide an opportunity for interested parties to assess:

    • Access and logistical constraints
    • Existing infrastructure and necessary modifications
    • Space constraints and design considerations.

    The Client Project Manager and a representative from the school will be in attendance at all site Interested suppliers should register their interest in site visits via the messaging function on the London Tenders Portal with preferred dates. Dates available are as follows:

    • 18th March
    • 20th March
    • 25th March
    • 27th March.

    Written Feedback

    Participants are encouraged to submit written feedback on key project considerations, including:

    • Preferred construction methodologies
    • Challenges and potential mitigation strategies
    • Estimated timeframes for delivery

    Responses should be sent via the messaging function on the London Tenders Portal by 11th April 2025.

    Next Steps

    Following the market engagement process, feedback will be assessed. The procurement process will follow LBTH Council’s standard procedures, ensuring transparency and fair competition.

  3. Tender notice published
    15 Apr 2025, 15:37 BST
  4. Next notice expected
    16 Apr 2025, 00:59 BST
  5. Submission deadline
    20 May 2025, 12:00 BST
  6. Latest notice published
    7 Jul 2025, 17:04 BST
  7. Contract starts
    1 Aug 2025

Notice history

7 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Mar 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    14 Mar 2025, 15:52 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    15 Apr 2025, 15:37 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £476,000
    15 Apr 2025, 15:37 BST
    was £600,000
  4. Status changed to active
    15 Apr 2025, 15:37 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    15 Apr 2025, 15:37 BST
  6. Deadline published: 20 May 2025, 12:00 BST
    15 Apr 2025, 15:37 BST
  7. Transparency notice published
    7 Jul 2025, 17:04 BST
    UK5

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PQBL-2673-MVYG New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London, London, London, E1 1BJContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure