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Formation Design & Build Selected for £17m Caxton Grove Affordable Housing Development in Tower Hamlets


Formation Design & Build Ltd has been selected by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for the delivery of the Caxton Grove Main Works contract.


The £17 million development will deliver a new part seven-storey, part nine-storey residential building providing 36 affordable homes alongside a replacement community centre and significant public realm improvements in Bow, East London.


The award decision was made on 29 May 2026 following an open procurement process, with contract execution expected following the completion of the standstill period. The project is expected to be delivered between June 2026 and December 2028.


Project Overview

The Caxton Grove scheme forms part of Tower Hamlets' wider affordable housing delivery programme and will regenerate the existing Caxton Grove Community Centre site and adjoining land.


The development will provide:

  • 36 new affordable homes

  • A replacement community centre

  • Improvements to Four Seasons Green public open space

  • New play facilities and landscaping

  • Highways and accessibility improvements

  • Biodiversity enhancements


The approved scheme will replace the existing community centre and adjacent ball court with a new mixed-use development incorporating residential accommodation above a larger and more modern community facility.


Planning consent for the development was granted by Tower Hamlets Council in 2024, with the scheme receiving support due to the delivery of 100% affordable housing alongside improved community infrastructure and public realm enhancements.

The site occupies a constrained urban location adjacent to railway infrastructure and existing residential neighbourhoods, creating a technically challenging delivery environment that is likely to require careful logistics, sequencing and stakeholder management throughout construction.


Delivery Team

Client: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Main Contractor: Formation Design & Build Ltd

Contract Value: £17 million

Location: Caxton Grove, Bow, Tower Hamlets, London

Architect: Stockwool Architects

Planning Consultant: Renew Planning

Procurement Route: Open Procedure

Unsuccessful Bidder: Thomas Sinden Limited


ConstructNet Opportunity Analysis

With Formation Design & Build now selected, attention is likely to turn towards detailed programme development, package procurement and supply chain engagement ahead of full site mobilisation.


The project extends beyond a traditional housing development and incorporates residential, community and public realm elements, creating opportunities across multiple sectors.


Potential opportunities may include:

  • Demolition and enabling works

  • Groundworks and drainage packages

  • RC frame and structural works

  • Brickwork and façade packages

  • Roofing systems

  • Mechanical and electrical installations

  • Community facility fit-out works

  • Landscaping and public realm packages

  • Play equipment suppliers

  • Highways and accessibility improvements

  • Building materials suppliers

  • Plant hire and logistics providers

  • Waste management and recycling services


The public realm element is particularly notable, with improvements planned to Four Seasons Green including new landscaping, biodiversity enhancements, play provision and accessibility works. These aspects could generate specialist opportunities beyond the core residential construction packages.


The project also aligns with ongoing investment in affordable housing delivery across East London, where local authorities continue to bring forward schemes aimed at increasing housing supply whilst improving community infrastructure.


Key Contact Information

Formation Design & Build Ltd

Address:

Unit 1, 38 Wembley Hill Road

Wembley

HA9 8FJ

Client:

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Project Reference: HAR6073 Caxton Grove Main Works


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