Award

Downside Community Centre - Recovering of the roof and ancillary repairs

DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 15:10

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Dunstable Town Council, located in the UKH25 region of the United Kingdom, revolves around the repair and re-covering of the roof and ancillary features at Downside Community Centre in Dunstable. The tender, initiated on 1st December 2025, sought a single building contractor with the capability to manage the project comprehensively, ensuring clear lines of responsibility and communication. Brasier Freeth LLP was engaged as the procuring entity to oversee specifications and process management. This tender falls under the industry category of ‘Roof works and other special trade construction works’ with a procurement stage now documented as complete, following its award phase as of 13th February 2026. The project, valued at £76,668, was set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 11th May 2026, promising structured execution within allocated timelines.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in construction and repair works. The procurement method was selective, referring to a dynamic market below the threshold, allowing suitable companies such as D J Russell Builders Ltd, who ultimately secured the contract, to demonstrate expertise and capacity for delivery. The selective approach requires bidders to show proven experience, efficient service delivery, and proximity to Dunstable, ensuring ongoing project oversight and management. Businesses specialising in construction structures, materials, engineering, and community services could equally benefit by engaging with similar projects in various regions across the UK, adhering to the necessary regulations and standards, with Brasier Freeth LLP facilitating the scoring and regulatory compliance of tenders received.

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Notice Title

Downside Community Centre - Recovering of the roof and ancillary repairs

Notice Description

Repairs to the roof of Downside Community Centre, Dunstable. Focusing on the older area of the building and to include the internal repairs between the older and new parts of the building/roof.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018557-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£76,668 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 11 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BRASIER FREETH LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU6 3JG
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Gade Valley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D J RUSSELL BUILDERS

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