Tender

AT1376 Refurbishment of Bury Park Community Resource Centre

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 16:11

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 12:36

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently active involves Luton Council seeking a Principal Contractor for the refurbishment of Bury Park Community Resource Centre. This opportunity is in the industry category of 'Construction work', with the location specified as Luton, United Kingdom. The current stage is an open tender, having been initiated as of 2nd February 2026, with a submission deadline set for 13th March 2026. This project involves a comprehensive Cat B fit-out of the existing building, including facade redesign, internal restructuring, M&E upgrades, and security enhancements, under a JCT 2024 contract. The total project value is estimated at £1,937,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in construction, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit given the suitability criteria favouring such entities. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector, ensure steady revenue streams from long-term projects, and establish a foothold in the sub-central government construction projects. The tender's open competition method further encourages a diverse range of businesses to partake, facilitating innovative contributions to Luton’s community infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1376 Refurbishment of Bury Park Community Resource Centre

Notice Description

Luton Council is undertaking a PA23 Regulated Below Threshold Contract for works re the Refurbishment of Bury Park community Resource Centre The proposed project will see the existing building refurbished to a Cat B fit-out. This will involve (But not limited to) minor demolition works of removing non-loadbearing walls and creating new spaces to create partition wall/openings, new kitchen installation, full refurbishment to the toilets and new layout to get rid of the loop by accessing the toilets from one corridor only. Externally works will involve new design to the front building facade/curtain walling and roofing works involving new external wall rendering, new coping replacement, liaising with roofing membrane repairs under warranty. Associated external works and making good to be carried out. Regarding M&E, electrical works will involve a complete rewiring of the entire facility, full replacement of the existing IT and data systems, incorporating a robust Wi-Fi network to support the community centre's needs. Furthermore, we will be replacing the entire fire alarm system to ensure compliance with safety regulations and new CCTV system, access control and intruder alarm will be installed to enhance security at the centre. Mechanically the refurbishment will include the provision of new heating system utilising air source heat pump, renewal of existing mechanical ventilation, cooling, gas, water services, and drainage. * A Planning Application for the scheme is to be submitted * The service requires a Principal Contractor to deliver the works under a JCT 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1x 12 month extension to support slippage of programme and defects

Planning Information

The Council will be holding a Teams based Meet the Buyer event

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e90f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009134-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,937,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,937,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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
Katie Brewer
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447967289048

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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