Planning

Pipeline Notices 2026/2027

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 11:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Pipeline Notices 2026/2027", primarily aimed at securing building material supplies and plant hire. This falls under the industry category of goods, specifically building materials, designated by the CPV code 44111000. The process uses an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation. The procurement has a significant planned value of £15 million, potentially reaching a gross amount of £18 million. The anticipated contract period is from 1st May 2027 to 30th April 2034, with key communication expected to commence on 1st January 2027. Luton, within the UKH21 region, has been identified as the central location for this procurement activity.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of building materials and plant hire services, particularly those experienced in serving public authority projects. The open procedure encourages participation from various suppliers, including SMEs, aligning with the suitability criteria. Businesses located within or capable of delivering to the UKH21 region should consider competing for this contract to enhance their portfolio and grow their market presence. The long-term nature of the contract offers a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish a strong relationship with a public authority such as Luton Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pipeline Notices 2026/2027

Notice Description

Luton Council Building Material Supplies and Plant Hire

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ae4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045320-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44111000 - Building materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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