Award

AT1426 Servicing of Air Conditioning Equipment and Associated Works

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 13:01

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 16:48

Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 14:19

Planning

13 Nov 2025 at 13:37

Planning

23 Sep 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Luton Council involves the contract "AT1426 Servicing of Air Conditioning Equipment and Associated Works," focusing on the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The procurement follows an open procedure and covers servicing of air conditioning units and related facilities. Luton Council, classified as a public authority within sub-central government, is based in Luton, UKH21, United Kingdom. The tender held various stages including planning, tender, and award, culminating in the contract award on 11 February 2026 with Constant Cooling Ltd as the supplier. The contract period spans from 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029, with potential renewals up to March 2031.

This tender presents fruitful opportunities for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical maintenance services, particularly air-conditioning installation and maintenance. Companies capable of offering preventative maintenance, emergency call-outs, and repair services will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The open procurement method enhances competitive opportunities, suitable for SMEs. With a focus on quality and price in bid assessment, entities well-versed in delivering high standards paired with cost efficiency are encouraged to participate in similar tenders, contributing to regional economic development in the UKH21 area.

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Notice Title

AT1426 Servicing of Air Conditioning Equipment and Associated Works

Notice Description

Servicing of Air Conditioning Equipment and Associated Works. Maintenance predominately relates to servicing of air conditioning units, air handling units and fan coiled units.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x up to 12 months each

Planning Information

Luton Borough Council will be going out to tender for servicing of air conditioning equipment and associated works at its properties and intends to appoint a single Contractor. The work will involve both reactive and planned maintenance and the tenders will be evaluated on the basis of price and quality. The work will include servicing of air conditioning units, air handling units and fan coiled units (4 pipe) including reactive repairs, emergency call outs and new works. Luton Council will be hosting a Market Engagement event, so interested parties can come and hear more about the opportunity and ask relevant questions. If you would like to attend this even which will be held online via Teams on Thursday 09th October 2025 at 11:00am, please email Kasia.Kosciuszko@luton.gov.uk by Friday 3rd October 2025 and you will be sent an invite.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a024
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026256-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45331200 - Ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45331220 - Air-conditioning installation work

50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

50711000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-07

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
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
TLH21 Luton

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTANT COOLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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