Tender

AT1401 - Lamp Project Ensures Essential Mechanical Maintenance in Local Schools

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

09 Sep 2025 at 12:29

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Luton Council, a sub-central government authority based in Luton, UK, addresses the "AT1401 - Lamp Project" for essential mechanical maintenance in local schools. Although initially set in motion with a planning tag and a market engagement notice on 17 April 2025, the project faced a setback, resulting in the cancellation of the tender as of 9 September 2025. The tender, identified as DN770253, is categorised under repair and maintenance services, with a legal basis grounded in UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process included a planned contract period from 21 July 2025 to 29 August 2025, targeting services in the UKH21 region.

Despite its cancellation, the initial market engagement presented an opportunity for service-oriented businesses, particularly those experienced in repair and maintenance, to forge relationships and gain insight into the specific mechanical maintenance requirements of local schools. Companies with a proven track record in handling similar projects within educational institutions would have been well-positioned to compete for this tender. While the opportunity is currently withdrawn, monitoring Luton Council’s procurement activities might provide future avenues for similar projects or re-tendering under revised terms.

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Notice Title

AT1401 - Lamp Project Ensures Essential Mechanical Maintenance in Local Schools

Notice Description

The Yearly LAMP Project ensures essential mechanical maintenance in local schools. This year, five schools have been selected based on a detailed survey assessing their specific needs:

Planning Information

Market Engagement for Essential Mechanical Maintenance in Local Schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050517
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055012-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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