Award

AT1398 Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 10:15

Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 14:00

Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 13:32

Planning

17 Oct 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Luton Council, has completed the contracting process for the refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre, a project valued at approximately £1.76 million before taxes (£2.12 million gross). The procurement followed an open competition method under a PA23 regulated below threshold works contract, and the site belongs to Luton Borough Council, located in Luton, UKH21 region. The award phase signifies a successful completion of the tender process, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026, extending until 30 November 2026, and with the possibility of a 12-month renewal. Etec Contract Services has been awarded as the principal contractor responsible for delivering the work, which encompasses construction tasks such as refurbishing the community centre and relocating the main entrance to Tomlinson Avenue. The award was confirmed on 30 March 2026.

This procurement presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in construction services, particularly SMEs, as it outlines secured potential works requiring high-quality standards in construction, demolition, M&E refurbishment, rewiring, and security enhancements. Firms with expertise in building construction, particularly those with a history of delivering quality works at competitive pricing, could find growth opportunities in similar future tenders announced by Luton Council. The contract required 17 bid submissions, highlighting significant competition in the sector. Businesses able to demonstrate expertise in sustainability, social value, and adherence to regulatory compliance, like insurance and GDPR, are well-suited to pursue such tenders.

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Notice Title

AT1398 Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre

Notice Description

Luton Council is undertaking a PA23 regulated below threshold contract works procurement, AT1398 Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre and relocation of front entrance The proposed project will include the relocation of the main front entrance and remodel front elevation- The existing front entrance sits along Landrace Road. The new proposed entrance will sit along Tomlinson Avenue and will comprise of the reconfiguration of the main entrance and reception. The area outside the new entrance will be level tarmacadam with 4x cycle storage racks.; Replacement of water damaged ceiling tiles; new main hall including a new partition sliding door and cafe kitchen; refurbishment most of the existing areas on ground floor. M&E refurbishment will include rewiring to Library and main building, replacement of intruder alarm & CCTV plus building security improvements, replacing existing air condition and ventilation. A Planning Application for the scheme is approved to address various requirements of Local Plan Policies for the relocation of the main entrance (as the ground floor works do not require a planning application). The service requires a Principal Contractor to deliver the works under a JCT IC 2016. The site is owned by Luton Borough Council.

Planning Information

the Council undertook some pre market engagement 10 days prior to 29.8.25 , inviting suppliers to a meet the buyers event , which was documented by the issue of a power point presentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ceeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030230-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,768,048 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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
TLH21 Luton

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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