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20 Jul 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for the refurbishment of the raised access floor at its Luton Campus. This refurbishment project falls under the industry category of overhaul and refurbishment work. The procurement process is being conducted as an open competition, under the threshold with electronic submission allowed through the University’s dedicated portal. Interested parties should be aware of key dates such as the enquiry period end date on 27th July 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 3rd August 2026. The project is scheduled to commence on 11th August 2026 and complete by 4th September 2026. The approximate contract value is £38,999.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in refurbishment, particularly those experienced in educational environments and flooring systems. Companies with a robust portfolio in quality refurbishment work would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the buyer's emphasis on a 60% focus on pricing and 40% on quality. The open competition method employed ensures fair access, inviting a broad spectrum of potential suppliers to engage in the bidding process while fostering competitive pricing and innovative solutions. Local businesses within the UK, especially those with prior experience working in academic settings, might find added advantages in participating.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement for the Refurbishment of Raised Access Floor, Luton Campus

Notice Description

Procurement for the Refurbishment of Raised Access Floor, Luton Campus -UoB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068107-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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