Planning

AT1474 Inspire Overflow Carpark

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 10:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is planning a procurement process for the "AT1474 Inspire Overflow Carpark" project, an initiative aimed at expanding the current carpark at Luton Inspire sports village. This project falls under the construction industry category, with a focus on works. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and an engagement session is scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams on 19th May 2026. Interested parties should take note of the upcoming market engagement notice deadline set for 22nd May 2026. The project is located in Luton, United Kingdom, and the expected contract period runs from 27th July 2026 to 27th April 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth prospects for companies specialising in construction work, particularly those adept in paving and installing infrastructure such as kerbing, lighting, and CCTV. The project has a total estimated value of £360,000, and it is deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement method facilitates open competition, offering an accessible opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector works within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1474 Inspire Overflow Carpark

Notice Description

Expansion of the existing carpark at Luton Inspire sports village. The extension of the carpark will include the following works i. Remove existing surface ii. Install new kerbing and surface finish iii. Install associated lighting and CCTV units

Planning Information

Via Microsoft Team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069565
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042873-2026
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 6-12 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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