Planning

AT1409 - PTU Refurbishment at kingsway Depot

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 11:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is initiating a tender for the refurbishment work at Kingsway Depot, located in Luton, United Kingdom. This project, under the title "AT1409 - PTU Refurbishment at Kingsway Depot," falls within the public works category, specifically overhaul and refurbishment work. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement milestone scheduled for 30th July 2025. The tender document was published on 18th July 2025, and a future notice is expected by 13th August 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd February 2026, concluding on 1st December 2026, with a possible extension until 1st February 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in construction and refurbishment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the lot is suitable for them. Companies with expertise in refurbishment work that meet the anticipated budget of £1,200,000 net (£1,440,000 gross) can leverage this project to expand their portfolio. The procurement process presents an opportunity to form strategic partnerships with a key public authority, Luton Council, enhancing credibility and presence in the competitive UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1409 - PTU Refurbishment at kingsway Depot

Notice Description

PTU Refurbishment at kingsway Depot in Luton

Planning Information

Meet the buyer event

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056213
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041278-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
TLH21 Luton
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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