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AT1481 Parks and Countryside fencing

LUTON COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Luton, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "AT1481 Parks and Countryside fencing" project. This process involved the installation of fencing and related works in parks and countryside areas, categorised under the industry code for fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation works. The procurement was conducted with a limited method below threshold, and the contract was awarded to Mills Fencing Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise in Dunstable. The contract commenced on 5th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 19th April 2027, with a gross value of £80,000. The contract signing was completed on 5th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the outdoor construction and fencing industries, particularly those adept in municipal projects and capable of delivering within budget constraints typical of local authority work. Smaller companies specialising in fencing or landscape maintenance would find such projects well-aligned with their capabilities, potentially allowing them to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Mills Fencing Ltd's success highlights the opportunity for SMEs to secure government contracts through competitive tendering processes, particularly in niche markets with specific skill needs.

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Notice Title

AT1481 Parks and Countryside fencing

Notice Description

Parks and Countryside fencing and associated works Lot 1 Parks fencing Lot 2 Countryside fencing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043902-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS FENCING

Further Information

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