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title: "AT1398 Luton Council Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre and relocation of front entrance a PA23 Regulated Below Threshold contract for works"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# AT1398 Luton Council Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre and relocation of front entrance a PA23 Regulated Below Threshold contract for works

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf07

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## Summary

Luton Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre in Luton, United Kingdom. The project, titled "AT1398 Luton Council Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre and relocation of front entrance," falls under the works category with a value of £1,800,000 (gross amount £2,160,000) and is classified under building construction work. The planned works include moving the main entrance to align with Tomlinson Avenue, upgrading the facilities, and refurbishing various aspects of the structure. This is a below-threshold type of contract regulated under PA23, with an anticipated contract period starting on 16 January 2026 and ending on 16 July 2027. The council undertook preliminary market engagement on 29 August 2025, and a future notice is expected by 20 October 2025. Principal contractors are needed to execute the works under a JCT IC 2016 contract.

This procurement opportunity provides significant avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in construction and refurbishment services. Businesses specializing in building construction, electrical works, and modernisation of existing facilities are ideally positioned to benefit from this contract. The engagement indicates a commitment to enhancing community infrastructure, presenting long-term prospects for companies involved. The set project timeline and budget create a framework for efficient planning and execution for interested contractors keen on expanding their portfolios in the public sector. Organisations with a track record in handling works of similar scale and complexity within the UK context, particularly those with prior experience in collaboration with local councils, stand the best chance of successfully bidding for this project.

## 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/066398-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 16 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | TLH21 Luton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 14:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066398-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066398-2025
  17th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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