Tender

AT1439 - Refurbishment of Blocks of flats at Whipperley Ring

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 10:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 09:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated an open procurement process for the project titled "AT1439 - Refurbishment of Blocks of flats at Whipperley Ring." This tender involves comprehensive refurbishment works across 11 residential blocks, focusing on communal areas such as windows, doors, pathways, and brickwork. The construction work falls within the industry category of 'Construction work' (CPV 45000000) and is situated in Luton, United Kingdom. The procurement is under the 'works' category and is currently in the tender phase, with submissions to be made electronically by 3rd March 2026, while enquiries can be submitted until 20th February 2026. Luton Council operates as a public authority under sub-central government, ensuring compliance and quality in project execution.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria indicate a supportive stance towards them. Given the project's scope of enhancing communal living spaces, companies with expertise in multi-trade construction, project management, and community-focused renovations stand to gain. The competitive nature of the procurement process, weighted equally on quality, price, and social value (40%, 40%, and 20% respectively), allows for a diverse range of businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to community development, thereby fostering growth and reinforcing their market position.

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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. Deliver safe, compliant, and durable communal spaces

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/008805-2026
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
£1,251,440 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,251,440 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2030 4-5 years
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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