Tender

Downside Community Centre - Re-covering of the Roof and Ancillary Repairs

DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

Dunstable Town Council is inviting tenders for the re-covering of the roof and ancillary repairs at the Downside Community Centre. This tender falls under the industry category of roof works and other special trade construction works. The process is guided by a single stage selective procurement method, with an emphasis on finding a single supplier for the necessary work. The tender submission deadline is set for 5th January 2026, with a contract period extending from 2nd March 2026 to 27th April 2026. The procurement is taking place at the tender stage and involves regions across the United Kingdom, with a total value estimated at £84,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, specifically those skilled in roofing and special trade works. Ideal candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to manage comprehensive projects independently, while potentially coordinating subcontracted activities. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise, possess relevant experience, and have positive references stand in good stead to benefit from this opportunity. Moreover, the tender places value on price competitiveness, efficiency in delivery, and geographical proximity to Dunstable, now recognised as selection criteria. This venture can serve as a gateway for companies aiming to expand their public sector portfolio and solidify their reputation in governmental construction projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Downside Community Centre - Re-covering of the Roof and Ancillary Repairs

Notice Description

Dunstable Town Council is looking to appoint a Building Contractor to repair the roof and associated features in accordance with the Specification of Works prepared by Brasier Freeth LLP, dated 5th November 2025. The tender will be a single stage selective process. It is important to the Council that a single supplier can implement the repairs. To aid service delivery there must be clear point of contacts for specific roles and responsibilities. The supplier may sub-contract delivery of certain areas if this is made clear in the tender response and that by sub-contracting it does not stop the organisation providing the single support, account management and billing required. The tender applicant must also provide detail on how they validate any working relationship with a 3rd party contractor. All parties must be fully insured. The supplier may sub-contract elements of service provision but must state clearly in their response that they remain entirely responsible for the delivery of service, the quality of that service and its associated communications. This should include, but is not limited to, ensuring that all services are delivered in compliance with appropriate regulations and standards, and are appropriately insured. The use of sub-contractors will be entirely transparent to the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078439-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 1-6 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
DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BRASIER FREETH LLP

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
accounts@dunstable.gov.uk, paul.raitt@brasierfreeth.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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