Award

AT1377 Principal Contractor for New Builds at Sylam & Waulud

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 11:30

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has awarded a contract to Parrott Construction as the principal contractor for new residential builds at Sylam and Waulud, focusing on delivering affordable housing schemes comprising a total of 11 homes. This procurement, categorised under the construction industry, concluded with the award of the contract on 30th March 2026, with the contractual period starting on 31st March 2026 and lasting until 29th February 2028. The project, located in the UKH21 region, was executed under an open procedure ensuring transparency and competitiveness, with Luton Council functioning as the buying organisation. The procurement process adhered to open procedures and was guided by legal standards under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in affordable housing schemes. The procurement, having prioritised quality and social value, highlights opportunities for firms that can deliver high-quality construction work with a competitive pricing model. The project’s focus on new residential builds aligns well with businesses expanding their portfolio in the housing industry. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Parrott Construction, which was successful in securing the award, demonstrate heightened suitability for such tenders, especially when they can bring in a solid understanding of local needs and the ability to offer innovative housing solutions.

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Notice Title

AT1377 Principal Contractor for New Builds at Sylam & Waulud

Notice Description

Luton Council are looking to appoint a principal contractor to deliver two residential affordable schemes, one for 5 homes and another for 6 homes.

Lot Information

Lot AT1377 DN768853

Renewal: Contract can be extended by maximum of 12 months as appropriate and required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029047-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARROTT CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

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