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title: "BT1810 Infrastructure Strategy Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056930"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# BT1810 Infrastructure Strategy Study

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056930

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## Summary

Luton Council has initiated a tender process for the BT1810 Infrastructure Strategy Study, which aims to support the town's development and future growth. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically research and development services and related consultancy. The study will establish an updated baseline for existing infrastructure and determine the requirements for future infrastructure expansion in Luton, encompassing utilities, community facilities, health, leisure, education, and transport. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 15th August 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 20th August 2025. The contract, valued at £40,000 net, will commence on 26th August 2025 and conclude on 25th August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in infrastructure consultancy and related services. Companies with expertise in urban planning, consulting on utilities and infrastructure development, and those that can provide comprehensive solutions to meet the diverse needs outlined in the tender will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method being open competition provides a level playing field, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises. Given the quality-focused evaluation criteria with a 70% weight on quality and 30% on price, firms that can deliver high-quality services are likely to have a competitive edge.

## Notice

The planning policy team is seeking a consultant to produce an Infrastructure Strategy Study (ISS) to provide evidence to support the development and future growth of the town. The ISS will establish an up-to-date baseline of existing infrastructure provision by type, and current capacity, setting out the quantity of new or expanded infrastructure that will be needed to serve any additional population and housing development within Luton as well as commercial and employment allocations. The range of infrastructure providers and types will include:- * Utilities Infrastructure * Community and Health Facilities * Leisure, tourism & Culture Facilities * Education Facilities * Transport Infrastructure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044328-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLH21 Luton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044328-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044328-2025
  30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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