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title: "Downside Community Centre - Recovering of the roof and ancillary repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd4"
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# Downside Community Centre - Recovering of the roof and ancillary repairs

Buyer: DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebd4

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Dunstable Town Council, located in the UKH25 region of the United Kingdom, revolves around the repair and re-covering of the roof and ancillary features at Downside Community Centre in Dunstable. The tender, initiated on 1st December 2025, sought a single building contractor with the capability to manage the project comprehensively, ensuring clear lines of responsibility and communication. Brasier Freeth LLP was engaged as the procuring entity to oversee specifications and process management. This tender falls under the industry category of ‘Roof works and other special trade construction works’ with a procurement stage now documented as complete, following its award phase as of 13th February 2026. The project, valued at £76,668, was set to commence on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 11th May 2026, promising structured execution within allocated timelines.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in construction and repair works. The procurement method was selective, referring to a dynamic market below the threshold, allowing suitable companies such as D J Russell Builders Ltd, who ultimately secured the contract, to demonstrate expertise and capacity for delivery. The selective approach requires bidders to show proven experience, efficient service delivery, and proximity to Dunstable, ensuring ongoing project oversight and management. Businesses specialising in construction structures, materials, engineering, and community services could equally benefit by engaging with similar projects in various regions across the UK, adhering to the necessary regulations and standards, with Brasier Freeth LLP facilitating the scoring and regulatory compliance of tenders received.

## Notice

Repairs to the roof of Downside Community Centre, Dunstable. Focusing on the older area of the building and to include the internal repairs between the older and new parts of the building/roof.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018557-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - by reference to dynamic market |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 11 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | £76,668 |
| 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 | DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BRASIER FREETH LLP |
| Locality | DUNSTABLE |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU6 3JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Three Rivers |
| Electoral ward | Gade Valley |
| Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D J RUSSELL BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 15:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018557-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 11:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078439-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018557-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078439-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/council-finances/?preview=true#section-5
  Please find all required documentation under Tender Opportunities - Downside Community Centre Tender.
- https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Downside-Community-Centre-Specification-of-Works.pdf

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/
- https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/council-finances/
- https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/council-finances/SubmissionAddress:accounts@dunstable.gov.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-04e7db
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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