Planning

AT1377 Principal Contractor for New Builds at Sylam & Waulud

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Mar 2025 at 09:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Principal Contractor for the development of residential dwellings at two sites in Luton. This project falls within the construction work industry category and aims to provide a total of 11 new residential units with associated parking. This tender, initiated under the new Procurement Act 2023, is vital to meeting the local housing needs as identified in the Local Plan 2011-2031. Interested contractors can join a Market Engagement event at Luton Town Hall on the afternoon of 30 April 2025, for which invitations can be obtained by contacting Mrs Caroline Sturman via email.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in residential development and sustainable building practices. Suitable candidates will need to demonstrate a proactive approach, high-quality performance, and the ability to collaborate effectively while minimising any negative impacts on the local community. The competitive flexible tendering process is designed to select a contractor who can align with Luton’s Vision 2040, enhancing both business growth and community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1377 Principal Contractor for New Builds at Sylam & Waulud

Notice Description

Luton Borough Council is looking to appoint a Principal Contractor to work with us on developing land at two sites in Luton to provide a mix of 6 residential dwellings with parking on one site and 5 residential dwellings with parking on the other site. Luton Council will be undertaking a competitive flexible tender under the new Procurement Act 2023 and are hosting a Market Engagement event so interested parties can come and hear more about the opportunity and ask relevant questions. The proposal is vital to providing additional affordable housing to meet Luton's housing need as identified in the latest Local Plan 2011-2031. Both sites have planning permission approved. Both schemes are designed to align with Luton's 2040 Vision ensuring the development is a high-quality specification, incorporating renewable technologies and low energy solutions to reduce fuel poverty for residents. Luton Council is keen to work with a pro-active, client focused, competent and intelligent contractor who can deliver excellent value, high quality products in a collaborative way whilst mitigating the impact on the town and neighbours. If you would like to attend this even which will be held at the Town Hall in Luton on Wednesday 30 April 2025 in the afternoon please email Caroline.Sturman@luton.gov.uk and you will be sent an invite.

Planning Information

Luton Borough Council is looking to appoint a Principal Contractor to work with us on developing land at two sites in Luton to provide a mix of 6 residential dwellings with parking on one site and 5 residential dwellings with parking on the other site. Luton Council will be undertaking a competitive flexible tender under the new Procurement Act 2023 and are hosting a Market Engagement event so interested parties can come and hear more about the opportunity and ask relevant questions. The proposal is vital to providing additional affordable housing to meet Luton’s housing need as identified in the latest Local Plan 2011-2031. Both sites have planning permission approved. Both schemes are designed to align with Luton’s 2040 Vision ensuring the development is a high-quality specification, incorporating renewable technologies and low energy solutions to reduce fuel poverty for residents. Luton Council is keen to work with a pro-active, client focused, competent and intelligent contractor who can deliver excellent value, high quality products in a collaborative way whilst mitigating the impact on the town and neighbours. If you would like to attend this even which will be held at the Town Hall in Luton on Wednesday 30 April 2025 in the afternoon please email Caroline.Sturman@luton.gov.uk and you will be sent an invite.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f833
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011029-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Caroline Sturman
Contact Email
caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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