Planning

AT1376 Luton Council Refurbishment of Bury Park Community Resource Centre a PA23 Regulated Below Threshold Contract for works

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 12:36

Planning

26 Nov 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is initiating a procurement process for the refurbishment of the Bury Park Community Resource Centre located in Luton, United Kingdom, under a PA23 Regulated Below Threshold Contract. The project involves comprehensive upgrades, including internal alterations such as kitchen installation, full toilet refurbishment, and significant mechanical and electrical enhancements like a new heating system and data network. The external improvements will enhance the building's façade and roofing. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, will proceed as an open competition and include market engagement activities. Prospective contractors should note the preliminary "Meet the Buyers" event scheduled for 8th December 2025. The tender documents are anticipated to be released on 2nd February 2026, with a submission deadline of 2nd March 2026.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those experienced with community-focused developments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract advantageous, given the tender's suitability criteria. Successful bidders will demonstrate robust credentials in delivering projects under the JCT IC 2016 and managing intricate mechanical and electrical tasks. With an overall project value of £1,937,000, not only does this project promise financial growth, but it also enables businesses to establish relationships with public sector bodies like Luton Council, enhancing their portfolio within the construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1376 Luton Council Refurbishment of Bury Park Community Resource Centre a PA23 Regulated Below Threshold Contract for works

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 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 IC 2016. * The site is owned by Luton Borough Council. Please note that this procurement opportunity is being advertised on the Pro- contract Proactis Due North e commerce platform and all tender documents when available will be published there so anyone seeing this opportunity will need to seek registration for free on this e commerce platform This procurement will start with some preliminary market engagement consisting of an invite for suppliers to express and interest and attend a Teams based Meet the Buyers Event Further to this Meet the Buyers event and information gathered there to , tender documents may be adjusted, our procurement program might need to be amended , although the current plan is to issue a Below Threshold Tender notice on 2nd February 2026 and publish our tender documents on the Due North Portal soon after.

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/077222-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christopher Newman
Contact Email
christopher.newman@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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