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title: "AT1398 Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ceeb"
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# AT1398 Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ceeb

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Luton Council, has completed the contracting process for the refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre, a project valued at approximately £1.76 million before taxes (£2.12 million gross). The procurement followed an open competition method under a PA23 regulated below threshold works contract, and the site belongs to Luton Borough Council, located in Luton, UKH21 region. The award phase signifies a successful completion of the tender process, with the contract set to commence on 1 May 2026, extending until 30 November 2026, and with the possibility of a 12-month renewal. Etec Contract Services has been awarded as the principal contractor responsible for delivering the work, which encompasses construction tasks such as refurbishing the community centre and relocating the main entrance to Tomlinson Avenue. The award was confirmed on 30 March 2026.

This procurement presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in construction services, particularly SMEs, as it outlines secured potential works requiring high-quality standards in construction, demolition, M&E refurbishment, rewiring, and security enhancements. Firms with expertise in building construction, particularly those with a history of delivering quality works at competitive pricing, could find growth opportunities in similar future tenders announced by Luton Council. The contract required 17 bid submissions, highlighting significant competition in the sector. Businesses able to demonstrate expertise in sustainability, social value, and adherence to regulatory compliance, like insurance and GDPR, are well-suited to pursue such tenders.

## Notice

Luton Council is undertaking a PA23 regulated below threshold contract works procurement, AT1398 Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre and relocation of front entrance The proposed project will include the relocation of the main front entrance and remodel front elevation- The existing front entrance sits along Landrace Road. The new proposed entrance will sit along Tomlinson Avenue and will comprise of the reconfiguration of the main entrance and reception. The area outside the new entrance will be level tarmacadam with 4x cycle storage racks.; Replacement of water damaged ceiling tiles; new main hall including a new partition sliding door and cafe kitchen; refurbishment most of the existing areas on ground floor. M&E refurbishment will include rewiring to Library and main building, replacement of intruder alarm & CCTV plus building security improvements, replacing existing air condition and ventilation. A Planning Application for the scheme is approved to address various requirements of Local Plan Policies for the relocation of the main entrance (as the ground floor works do not require a planning application). The service requires a Principal Contractor to deliver the works under a JCT IC 2016. The site is owned by Luton Borough Council.

### Planning Information

the Council undertook some pre market engagement 10 days prior to 29.8.25 , inviting suppliers to a meet the buyers event , which was documented by the issue of a power point presentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030230-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| Awards value | £1,768,048 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETEC CONTRACT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030230-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 14:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066392-2025
- 17 Oct 2025 at 13:32 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066364-2025
- 17 Oct 2025 at 13:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066343-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030230-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066392-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066364-2025
  17th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066343-2025
  17th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement 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

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