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AT1513 - Refurbished works to 1-10 Whipperley court block

Luton Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 09:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Jun 2026 at 10:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated a procurement process for the refurbishment of low-rise residential blocks at 1-6 and 7-10 Whipperley Court, located in Farley Hill, Luton, UK. The project, currently in the tender stage, focuses on construction work aimed at enhancing safety and compliance with health and building standards. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 11th August 2026. The tender, with a gross value of £170,000, follows an open procurement method under UK legislation 2023/54, allowing for competitive participation below the threshold. Key activities include internal and external repairs, installations, and maintenance of communal areas, with constraints owing to existing occupancies and required compliance notifications. The works are planned to commence on 28th September 2026 and conclude by 30th November 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms and contractors, particularly SMEs, looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with experience in performing refurbishment works in occupied residential settings and those adept at coordinating complex logistics amidst access constraints will find this contract particularly suitable. The project's focus on quality and cost in awarding criteria underscores the need for specialised skills in managing aesthetic and technical repairs, ensuring minimal disruption while achieving high standards. Businesses familiar with safety compliance and efficient resource management are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and visibility within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1513 - Refurbished works to 1-10 Whipperley court block

Notice Description

This procurement is for the internal and external refurbishment of the low-rise residential blocks at 1-6 and 7-10 Whipperley Court, Farley Hill, Luton, LU1 5NT. The blocks are two-storey general needs properties with council-owned and leasehold flats. The works are to be delivered in occupied residential premises and must be planned to minimise disruption to residents, leaseholders and neighbouring properties. The scope includes internal communal wall and ceiling repairs and decoration, cleaning/repair of floor finishes, installation of safety flooring and entrance matting, handrail preparation and painting, external wall and boundary wall works, DPC and brickwork repairs, roof tile and timber inspections/repairs, soffit and fascia replacement, chimney flashing repairs, gutter and downpipe replacement, fencing, pressure-washing of the rear garden tarmac area, window cill painting, construction of a bin-store hardstanding, planter repairs, replacement clothesline poles, air vents, communal loft hatch replacement and block/fire exit signage. The key business need is to improve the safety, appearance, durability and usability of the communal internal and external areas, reduce defects and future reactive maintenance, and maintain compliance with relevant health, safety and building standards. The project includes specific constraints: occupied dwellings; leaseholder notification requirements for flats 1, 4 and 10 and other affected flats before works commence; assumed asbestos in soffits and undercloak strips; scaffolding and working at height; restricted access, no landlord power or water supply, and the need to maintain front and rear ingress/egress throughout the works.

Planning Information

Please confirm your attendance by registering your interest via the Proactis messaging portal, and include the name and email address of the attendee(s). The market engagement session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. A Teams invitation will be issued to registered attendees ahead of the event. Start time: Tuesday 30th June at 13:00. All interested parties must register through the Proactis messaging portal to attend. If you are not yet registered on Proactis, please do so using the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065449-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£141,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

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