Tender

BT1810 Infrastructure Strategy Study

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated a tender process for the BT1810 Infrastructure Strategy Study, which aims to support the town's development and future growth. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically research and development services and related consultancy. The study will establish an updated baseline for existing infrastructure and determine the requirements for future infrastructure expansion in Luton, encompassing utilities, community facilities, health, leisure, education, and transport. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 15th August 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 20th August 2025. The contract, valued at £40,000 net, will commence on 26th August 2025 and conclude on 25th August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy and related services. Companies with expertise in urban planning, consulting on utilities and infrastructure development, and those that can provide comprehensive solutions to meet the diverse needs outlined in the tender will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method being open competition provides a level playing field, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises. Given the quality-focused evaluation criteria with a 70% weight on quality and 30% on price, firms that can deliver high-quality services are likely to have a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1810 Infrastructure Strategy Study

Notice Description

The planning policy team is seeking a consultant to produce an Infrastructure Strategy Study (ISS) to provide evidence to support the development and future growth of the town. The ISS will establish an up-to-date baseline of existing infrastructure provision by type, and current capacity, setting out the quantity of new or expanded infrastructure that will be needed to serve any additional population and housing development within Luton as well as commercial and employment allocations. The range of infrastructure providers and types will include:- * Utilities Infrastructure * Community and Health Facilities * Leisure, tourism & Culture Facilities * Education Facilities * Transport Infrastructure

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044328-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anushka Vadodaria
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

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