Tender

CBC-1870-T-AS Housing Service Internal Decorations Leighton Buzzard Project

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is initiating an urgent procurement process for the "CBC-1870-T-AS Housing Service Internal Decorations Leighton Buzzard Project" due to unforeseen circumstances. This tender, published on 20th November 2025, seeks a single contractor to perform preparatory works, provide necessary materials, and carry out internal painting, decorating, and flooring installations across selected sites in Leighton Buzzard. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Decoration work" with the CPV code 45451000. It follows an open procedure below the threshold and is currently active. The submission deadline for completed quotations via the In-tend electronic tendering system is 11th December 2025 at 09.00. Queries can be sent through the In-tend system with a cut-off for questions on 4th December 2025.

This tender offers businesses a growth opportunity, particularly suited for companies specializing in construction services and decoration work. Despite being open to all, it is particularly beneficial for firms with the capacity to manage urgent timelines and those with experience in housing services and renovations. While the procurement acknowledges the importance of SMEs and VCSEs, it does not specifically aim at these groups. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services promptly and efficiently will find this opportunity advantageous in expanding their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1870-T-AS Housing Service Internal Decorations Leighton Buzzard Project

Notice Description

We require one contractor to carry out all preparatory works, to supply all materials and undertake internal painting, decorating and install flooring at selected sites in Leighton Buzzard. Due to unforseen circumstances this tender is now classed as urgent which accounts for the shortened deadline. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 4th December 2025. Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 09.00 on 11th December 2025. Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf2c312-6b0d-4ff7-b0cb-4be511fe69d9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 20256 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tony Sharpstone
Contact Email
tony.sharpstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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