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Luton Council Ref AT1119 Non FTS Open Tender approach for Fire Doors Sets (supply and fit)

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jul 2025 at 15:10

Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2023 at 13:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has conducted an open procurement process for the supply and installation of fire door sets and glass panels, specifically targeting leaseholder flats. The tender, identified as Luton Council Ref AT1119, falls under the construction industry category, particularly focusing on fire doors (CPV 44221220). This procurement opportunity, first published on 14th July 2023, was available until 14th August 2023. The contractual work spans from 8th September 2023 to 7th September 2026, with potential extensions. The project is located in Luton, a town north of London, and involves a value of approximately £1.5 million. The procurement has moved from the tender stage to the award stage, with Sovereign Group Limited being selected as the supplier as of 11th January 2024, with a contract value of £2,165,650.65.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs, as the procurement process is designed to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in the production and fitting of fire doors, as well as those adept at managing construction works within residential environments, would find this contract highly advantageous. The council's commitment to using a non-FTS open tender approach underscores the accessibility and inclusiveness of this opportunity, making it well-suited for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the building maintenance and safety sector. The continuation option of up to three additional years further enhances long-term business prospects for successful contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Luton Council Ref AT1119 Non FTS Open Tender approach for Fire Doors Sets (supply and fit)

Notice Description

Please note : This tender opportunity has been published today 14.7.23 on the Proactis Due North e commerce platform , any one wishing to tender for this contract needs to seek registration on the portal to gain access to tender documents . The tender closes 14.8.23 at 17:00 hrs and cannot be extended to accommodate any late comers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luton Council ref AT1119 is undertaking a Non FTS Open Tender Approach for Works relating to the Supply and Fit of Fire Doors Sets and Glass Panels , suitable for residents Flats and is inviting suitably qualified suppliers to bid for this works. Luton is a large and growing town around 30 miles to the north of London. Luton Council is a unitary Council covering an area of approximately 16.74 square miles (43.35 km2) and the current population of Luton is estimated at 216,000. The Council employs approximately 3,000 people based in a variety of locations such as offices, schools, nurseries, crematorium, parks pavilions, community centres, sports centres, day care, residential, police station, hospital, etc. These locations are located across the Borough. The Council employs a building maintenance division called BTS which is also a trading arm of the Council. They use direct labour as well as sub-contractors The purpose of this Procurement is to invite organisations to tender for the Fire Rated flat front doors. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence in September 2023 and will run 3 years, with an option to continue for a further 3 x 1 year extensions. (Subject to agreement by both parties and performance). The scope will be for supply and installation of predominantly leaseholder flat front doors. There are no guaranteed volumes for all requirements on this contract at any time. The valuation in spend indicated is historic, based upon todays budget and may be subject to variation due to rising costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c405ddd-98a2-40cb-b57a-f911a2c74e65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaad06b-66fd-48fc-9862-1ea9177d5c07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44221220 - Fire doors

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,165,650 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOVEREIGN GROUP

Further Information

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