Planning

AT1439 - Refurbishment of Blocks of flats at Whipperley Ring

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 09:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "AT1439 - Refurbishment of Blocks of flats at Whipperley Ring". This project, classified under the construction industry, involves refurbishing the communal areas of 11 residential blocks, covering various works such as window and door renewals, flooring, painting, and exterior pathway improvements. The project is located in Luton, UK, with a contract period expected to start on 31st March 2026 and conclude by 31st October 2029. A market engagement session is scheduled via Microsoft Teams on 20th January 2026 for interested parties who have registered through the Proactis messaging portal. The total estimated gross value of the works is £1,251,440.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in refurbishing residential structures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find the project suitable and are encouraged to participate, given the lot's suitability criteria. Engaging in this tender could provide valuable growth opportunities, enabling businesses to solidify their credentials, expand their portfolio, and establish a relationship with a public authority like Luton Council. Registration for future communications regarding this tender will remain open until 26th January 2026, and involves processes facilitated through the Proactis portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1439 - Refurbishment of Blocks of flats at Whipperley Ring

Notice Description

Refurbishment of the communal areas for 11 residential blocks at 202-310 Whipperley Ring. Scope includes internal and external communal works: renewal of communal windows and doors; flooring; painting & decoration; communal pathways; bin stores; guttering & downpipes; soffits & fascias; and repointing of brickwork. Objectives.

Planning Information

Please confirm your attendance by registering your interest via the Proactis messaging portal, and include the name and email address of the attendee(s). The market engagement session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. A Teams invitation will be issued to registered attendees ahead of the event. Start time: TBC. All interested parties must register through the Proactis messaging portal to attend. If you are not yet registered on Proactis, please do so using the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000510-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£1,042,867 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Seyi Osoba
Contact Email
seyi.osoba@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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