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Contract Award Notice

HAR5997: (MPP) Women's Resource Centre

  • First published: 05 September 2025
  • Last modified: 05 September 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04da96
Published by:
Tower Hamlets
Authority ID:
AA75099
Publication date:
05 September 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Tower Hamlets

New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London

London

E1 1BJ

UK

Contact person: Ms Kelly Kerr

Telephone: +44 244778066

E-mail: kelly.kerr@towerhamlets.gov.uk

NUTS: UKI

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

HAR5997: (MPP) Women's Resource Centre

Reference number: DN755935

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.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.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 791 373.00  GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKI

II.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.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Price is not the only award criterion / Weighting: 0

Price / Weighting:  0

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2025/S 000-003288

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bloom Construction Group Ltd

London

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 791 373.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

04/09/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
45000000 Construction work Construction and Real Estate

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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ID Description
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About the buyer

Main contact:
kelly.kerr@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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