Tender overview

Updated 15 September 2026

Buyer: Tower Hamlets
Status: Complete
Procurement method: Competitive flexible procedure
Category: services
CPV classification: Not supplied
Tender period: Not supplied — 24 July 2025

Description

NLA has partnered with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to invite architects, landscape architects, designers and artists to propose, develop and submit a design proposal for new visual focal points that act as ‘gateways’ to Whitechapel Market. The competition seeks public realm proposals that celebrate the unique character of Whitechapel and its community, transforming key locations along Whitechapel Road to better signify the market and welcome both locals and visitors. The goal is to commission an innovative and impactful design that enhances the public realm and serves the local community more effectively.

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

1 shown

Pending

HAR680 Gateways to Whitechapel Market

Awarded: 27 August 2026
Award value: £200,000
Suppliers: 1
Signed contract: Not supplied

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

2 parties

Buyer

Tower Hamlets

New Town Hall, London, UKI42, E1 1BJ, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PQBL-2673-MVYG

Supplier

OFFICE S&M ARCHITECTS LIMITED

208 Bradbury Works 3 Bradbury Street, London, UKI41, N16 8JN, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PQDR-9662-GLTT

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

FTS

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