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title: "Luton Council Ref AT1119 Non FTS Open Tender approach for Fire Doors Sets (supply and fit)"
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# Luton Council Ref AT1119 Non FTS Open Tender approach for Fire Doors Sets (supply and fit)

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c405ddd-98a2-40cb-b57a-f911a2c74e65

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## Summary

Luton Council has conducted an open procurement process for the supply and installation of fire door sets and glass panels, specifically targeting leaseholder flats. The tender, identified as Luton Council Ref AT1119, falls under the construction industry category, particularly focusing on fire doors (CPV 44221220). This procurement opportunity, first published on 14th July 2023, was available until 14th August 2023. The contractual work spans from 8th September 2023 to 7th September 2026, with potential extensions. The project is located in Luton, a town north of London, and involves a value of approximately £1.5 million. The procurement has moved from the tender stage to the award stage, with Sovereign Group Limited being selected as the supplier as of 11th January 2024, with a contract value of £2,165,650.65.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs, as the procurement process is designed to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses specialising in the production and fitting of fire doors, as well as those adept at managing construction works within residential environments, would find this contract highly advantageous. The council's commitment to using a non-FTS open tender approach underscores the accessibility and inclusiveness of this opportunity, making it well-suited for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the building maintenance and safety sector. The continuation option of up to three additional years further enhances long-term business prospects for successful contractors.

## Notice

Please note : This tender opportunity has been published today 14.7.23 on the Proactis Due North e commerce platform , any one wishing to tender for this contract needs to seek registration on the portal to gain access to tender documents . The tender closes 14.8.23 at 17:00 hrs and cannot be extended to accommodate any late comers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luton Council ref AT1119 is undertaking a Non FTS Open Tender Approach for Works relating to the Supply and Fit of Fire Doors Sets and Glass Panels , suitable for residents Flats and is inviting suitably qualified suppliers to bid for this works. Luton is a large and growing town around 30 miles to the north of London. Luton Council is a unitary Council covering an area of approximately 16.74 square miles (43.35 km2) and the current population of Luton is estimated at 216,000. The Council employs approximately 3,000 people based in a variety of locations such as offices, schools, nurseries, crematorium, parks pavilions, community centres, sports centres, day care, residential, police station, hospital, etc. These locations are located across the Borough. The Council employs a building maintenance division called BTS which is also a trading arm of the Council. They use direct labour as well as sub-contractors The purpose of this Procurement is to invite organisations to tender for the Fire Rated flat front doors. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence in September 2023 and will run 3 years, with an option to continue for a further 3 x 1 year extensions. (Subject to agreement by both parties and performance). The scope will be for supply and installation of predominantly leaseholder flat front doors. There are no guaranteed volumes for all requirements on this contract at any time. The valuation in spend indicated is historic, based upon todays budget and may be subject to variation due to rising costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaad06b-66fd-48fc-9862-1ea9177d5c07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,165,650 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOVEREIGN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44221220 - Fire doors
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaad06b-66fd-48fc-9862-1ea9177d5c07
- 14 Jul 2023 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebcaf3dc-b2a0-46a2-9eca-7106b3f9e028

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccaad06b-66fd-48fc-9862-1ea9177d5c07
  2nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebcaf3dc-b2a0-46a2-9eca-7106b3f9e028
  14th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=961d9d17-5301-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

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