This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 13:14

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 10:21

Planning

06 Jan 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Luton Borough Council focuses on the refurbishment of communal areas for 11 residential blocks at Whipperley Ring, Luton. This project, titled "AT1439 - Refurbishment of Blocks of Flats at Whipperley Ring," falls under the construction industry category. The procurement followed an open competition method, with a tender previously published on 2nd February 2026 and the award concluded on 20th May 2026. The contract value is GBP 522,852, and the work is expected to commence on 6th July 2026, with a scheduled completion by 5th July 2030.

This procurement opportunity offers significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs in the construction sector, as illustrated by the successful award to Efficient Energy Services Ltd, a small to medium enterprise. The scope of work includes renewal of communal windows and doors, painting, decoration, and other essential refurbishing tasks, aligning with the skill sets of construction firms. With a focus on quality, price, and social value, businesses meeting these criteria stand well-positioned to benefit from similar future projects. Moreover, the open competition nature of the tender enhances opportunities for firms across various scales to participate and showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Title

AT1439 - Refurbishment of Blocks of Flats at Whipperley Ring, Luton

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046418-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£522,852 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LUTON COUNCIL

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2RD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EFFICIENT ENERGY SERVICES

Further Information

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