Planning

AT1472 Drainage Repairs and Maintenance Services

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 13:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is currently planning a procurement process titled "AT1472 Drainage Repairs and Maintenance Services". This initiative falls under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services and is located in the UKH21 region in the United Kingdom. The process is in the planning stage, with significant upcoming events including a market engagement event scheduled for 19 May 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00, where interested parties will need to liaise with Caroline Sturman via email for a Microsoft Teams invitation. The council is seeking maintenance services for both corporate and residential buildings, distributed across two lots. The contract period is set to begin on 1 September 2026 and end on 31 December 2031.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) that specialise in drainage maintenance and repairs. The requirement is for reactive and planned services, therefore businesses with expertise in rapid response and emergency support in the vicinity of Luton would be well-suited to participate. With a gross total value of £840,000 and a focus on local engagement, companies involved in environmental services can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios through public sector collaboration. The substantial contract duration provides potential for steady business expansion through consistent service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1472 Drainage Repairs and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Reactive and planned maintenance and drain clearance services for corporate buildings and drainage services for blockages, investigations and reports for pests and minor plumbing repairs for residential properties owned by LBC. 2 Lots = BTS & PCS

Planning Information

PLEASE EMAIL Caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk and you will be sent a Microsoft Teams invitation to the market engagement event which is to take place 19 May 2026 at 3 - 4pm (15:00 - 16:00). This tender is for 2 Lots, one Lot is working with our Corporate Team and the other Lot is working with our Building & Technical Services Team. You will need to be located near enough to Luton so you can attend emergencies within a set timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037112-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
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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
TLH21 Luton
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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