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AT1471 - Scaffolding Framework

Luton Council

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Planning

27 Oct 2026 at 11:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council intends to bring its scaffolding services spending together in an open internal framework, aiming to take a holistic approach to achieving best value. The work is scaffolding construction, including erection and dismantling. Delivery is in Luton, England. The framework is intended to cover the Council’s scaffolding service requirements through a single arrangement rather than separate spending. This is a planned procurement: the Council has set out its intention, but has not yet invited tenders. Suppliers in scaffolding services, including firms able to erect and dismantle scaffold structures, are the relevant businesses to consider this planned work.

The procurement is at the planning stage, with no invitation to tender yet. Luton Council expects to use an open internal framework agreement. The Council plans a supplier engagement event on 3 November 2026 to outline its requirements and tender process, explain access to the procurement portal, discuss social value and answer questions. A further notice is expected by 1 December 2026. The planned contract period is 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2035. The estimated value is £11.04 million excluding VAT (£13.248 million including VAT). The procurement is divided into one lot, with the lot identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

The work is relevant to scaffold contractors with the capacity to deliver services for a council across a long-term framework, including both scaffold erection and dismantling. The Council is seeking to consolidate its scaffolding spend and achieve best value through a holistic arrangement, so suppliers should be prepared to explain how their service can meet the Council’s broader requirements and offer value. The planned supplier event is intended to set out requirements and the tender process, with an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on social value. Small and medium-sized businesses are considered suitable for the lot, making the planned procurement relevant beyond large contractors. The Council has not yet published the invitation to tender, so suppliers can use the planning stage to prepare for the later competition. JSImport

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1471 - Scaffolding Framework

Notice Description

This project aims to bring all spend in relation to Scaffold Services into one Open Internal Framework Agreement. The Council believes that a holistic approach will help achieve best value.

Planning Information

You are invited to the Meet The Buyer Event for this procurement on 3rd November 2026 at 1pm. This event will outline the Council's requirements, the tender process (Including how to sign up/access the procurement portal), provide some guidance on Social Value. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A. Please use link below to join. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3907375196474492?p=aBJV9LMFFXh7oP9p1K Meeting ID: 390 737 519 647 449 2 Passcode: DG2G5pW6

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0790f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101439-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262100 - Scaffolding work

45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work

45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,040,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2027 - 4 Apr 2035 Over 5 years
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
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
TLH21 Luton
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

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