--- title: "AT1377 Principal Contractor for New Builds at Sylam & Waulud" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f833" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f833" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f833.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f833.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-25" --- # AT1377 Principal Contractor for New Builds at Sylam & Waulud Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f833 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f833) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f833.json) ## Summary Luton Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Principal Contractor for the development of residential dwellings at two sites in Luton. This project falls within the construction work industry category and aims to provide a total of 11 new residential units with associated parking. This tender, initiated under the new Procurement Act 2023, is vital to meeting the local housing needs as identified in the Local Plan 2011-2031. Interested contractors can join a Market Engagement event at Luton Town Hall on the afternoon of 30 April 2025, for which invitations can be obtained by contacting Mrs Caroline Sturman via email. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in residential development and sustainable building practices. Suitable candidates will need to demonstrate a proactive approach, high-quality performance, and the ability to collaborate effectively while minimising any negative impacts on the local community. The competitive flexible tendering process is designed to select a contractor who can align with Luton’s Vision 2040, enhancing both business growth and community development. ## Notice Luton Borough Council is looking to appoint a Principal Contractor to work with us on developing land at two sites in Luton to provide a mix of 6 residential dwellings with parking on one site and 5 residential dwellings with parking on the other site. Luton Council will be undertaking a competitive flexible tender under the new Procurement Act 2023 and are hosting a Market Engagement event so interested parties can come and hear more about the opportunity and ask relevant questions. The proposal is vital to providing additional affordable housing to meet Luton's housing need as identified in the latest Local Plan 2011-2031. Both sites have planning permission approved. Both schemes are designed to align with Luton's 2040 Vision ensuring the development is a high-quality specification, incorporating renewable technologies and low energy solutions to reduce fuel poverty for residents. Luton Council is keen to work with a pro-active, client focused, competent and intelligent contractor who can deliver excellent value, high quality products in a collaborative way whilst mitigating the impact on the town and neighbours. If you would like to attend this even which will be held at the Town Hall in Luton on Wednesday 30 April 2025 in the afternoon please email Caroline.Sturman@luton.gov.uk and you will be sent an invite. ### Planning Information Luton Borough Council is looking to appoint a Principal Contractor to work with us on developing land at two sites in Luton to provide a mix of 6 residential dwellings with parking on one site and 5 residential dwellings with parking on the other site. Luton Council will be undertaking a competitive flexible tender under the new Procurement Act 2023 and are hosting a Market Engagement event so interested parties can come and hear more about the opportunity and ask relevant questions. The proposal is vital to providing additional affordable housing to meet Luton’s housing need as identified in the latest Local Plan 2011-2031. Both sites have planning permission approved. Both schemes are designed to align with Luton’s 2040 Vision ensuring the development is a high-quality specification, incorporating renewable technologies and low energy solutions to reduce fuel poverty for residents. Luton Council is keen to work with a pro-active, client focused, competent and intelligent contractor who can deliver excellent value, high quality products in a collaborative way whilst mitigating the impact on the town and neighbours. If you would like to attend this even which will be held at the Town Hall in Luton on Wednesday 30 April 2025 in the afternoon please email Caroline.Sturman@luton.gov.uk and you will be sent an invite. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011029-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 25 Mar 2025 at 09:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011029-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011029-2025 25th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.luton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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