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title: "C2310 - Luton Central Library Refurbishment"
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# C2310 - Luton Central Library Refurbishment

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe680c9b-6302-48c7-be1b-ceeeac4f4d91

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## Summary

Luton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the refurbishment of Luton Central Library's ground floor, which is set to accommodate the "Luton Family Hub" and "Luton Access". With the Children's library recently relocated, the refurbishment will include reconfiguring internal spaces, installing built-in furniture, sliding partitions, and a new reception desk. The selective tender via a restricted procedure culminated in awarding Borras Construction Ltd. a contract valued at £98,953.61, with the project scheduled to commence on 25 November 2024 and conclude by 14 February 2025. The location of the project is the South East region of the United Kingdom, and it falls under the industry category "Construction work" (CPV code 45000000).

This refurbishment project presents significant opportunities for companies specializing in construction and interior refurbishment, particularly those able to cater to public sector requirements. Businesses with experience in reconfiguring public spaces, installing specialized furniture, and managing projects within active buildings will find this tender particularly suitable. The nature of this project allows SMEs to engage in meaningful work that can lead to networking and long-term collaboration with Luton Borough Council and other local authorities. The announcement of this award sets the stage for future procurement opportunities in the public sector, encouraging skilled businesses to participate and expand their portfolios.

## Notice

Luton Central Library is a building in Central Luton which, as the name suggests, houses Luton's main library. The building is also home to The Library Theatre, a 238-seat theatre located on the 3rd floor and other ancillary uses It consists of 4 floors including basement. Recently the Children's library has been relocated to the upper floors which has left the majority of the ground floor vacant, ready for refurbishment to accommodate Luton Family Hub, Luton Access and a shared reception. The upper floors and basement will remain in use during the course of the works to the ground floor. Luton Borough Council (LBC) is proposing to refurbish and enhance the ground floor layout to accommodate "Luton Family Hub" and "Luton Access "The ground floor internal works will include reconfiguring areas of the internal spaces, erection of individual built in furniture/sliding folding partitions and a new "off the shelf" reception desk. There will be some repositioning and enhancement of existing power and data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45107e44-da1a-40f1-9576-47cba6cfd619 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,953 |
| 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 | BORRAS CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45107e44-da1a-40f1-9576-47cba6cfd619
- 8 Jul 2024 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d015eed-831d-45fc-aab8-7fe3bdc68991

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45107e44-da1a-40f1-9576-47cba6cfd619
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d015eed-831d-45fc-aab8-7fe3bdc68991
  8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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