Planning

LAMP Projects( Mechanical and Electrical)

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Mar 2026 at 11:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, involves Luton Council seeking contractors for its LAMP Projects focused on mechanical and electrical maintenance in local schools. The initiative falls under the works category, dealing primarily with construction work, with services required across the United Kingdom. Luton Council, a sub-central government public authority, is managing this contract, with an upcoming engagement scheduled for 30th March 2026. The contract spans from 31st July to 7th September 2026, with a budget of £880,000 to £1,056,000. Businesses must anticipate tender notices expected to be issued by 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs and VCSEs involved in construction and maintenance services. Given the nature of the work required, businesses specialising in electrical and mechanical services, as well as those with experience in educational facilities, will be ideally positioned to compete. With Luton Council's role as the buyer, firms that can demonstrate proven proficiency in public authority projects may boost their eligibility. This contract allows companies to expand their portfolio by contributing to public infrastructure enhancement, fostering increased visibility and potential networking opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LAMP Projects( Mechanical and Electrical)

Notice Description

The yearly LAMPs (Local Authority Maintenance Projects) ensures essential electrical and mechanical maintenance in local schools.

Planning Information

Meet the Buyer via Teams

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024495-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 7 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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