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Public Toilet Refurbishment (further competition via Fusion 21 - Refurbishment, Construction, New Build and Modular Buildings (Lot 1D))

ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

St Albans City and District Council has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the refurbishment of public toilets, as part of a further competition via the Fusion 21 framework. This project, classified under refurbishment work within the works category, involves the extensive refurbishment of the council's public conveniences. The process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £289,722.07, was signed on 27th February 2026 with Arcus FM Limited as the active supplier for the related lot, situated in the UKH23 region.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment works, particularly those familiar with delivering projects within local authorities. The contracting process has favoured organisations with substantial expertise and capabilities in executing high-standard construction and refurbishment undertakings. Given the procurement method utilised, businesses positioned within established frameworks like Fusion 21 are particularly well-suited to compete, indicating potential for similar arrangements in future procurements. Large enterprises with a focus on refurbishment and building works, such as Arcus FM Limited, stand to benefit from engaging with regional authorities looking to enhance public infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Public Toilet Refurbishment (further competition via Fusion 21 - Refurbishment, Construction, New Build and Modular Buildings (Lot 1D))

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the refurbishment of Council's Public Conveniences. The Public Toilets Summary of Requirements provides an overview of scope of works required by St Albans City and District Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified contractor to undertake the refurbishment of Council's Public Conveniences. The Public Toilets Summary of Requirements provides an overview of scope of works required by St Albans City and District Council.

Procurement Information

A further competition via a Fusion 21 framework was utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066922
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022664-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£289,722 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCUS FM

Further Information

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