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title: "AT1471 - Scaffolding Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0790f9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Luton Council"
published: "2026-10-27"
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# AT1471 - Scaffolding Framework

Buyer: Luton Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0790f9

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## Summary

Luton Council intends to bring its scaffolding services spending together in an open internal framework, aiming to take a holistic approach to achieving best value. The work is scaffolding construction, including erection and dismantling. Delivery is in Luton, England. The framework is intended to cover the Council’s scaffolding service requirements through a single arrangement rather than separate spending. This is a planned procurement: the Council has set out its intention, but has not yet invited tenders. Suppliers in scaffolding services, including firms able to erect and dismantle scaffold structures, are the relevant businesses to consider this planned work.

The procurement is at the planning stage, with no invitation to tender yet. Luton Council expects to use an open internal framework agreement. The Council plans a supplier engagement event on 3 November 2026 to outline its requirements and tender process, explain access to the procurement portal, discuss social value and answer questions. A further notice is expected by 1 December 2026. The planned contract period is 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2035. The estimated value is £11.04 million excluding VAT (£13.248 million including VAT). The procurement is divided into one lot, with the lot identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

The work is relevant to scaffold contractors with the capacity to deliver services for a council across a long-term framework, including both scaffold erection and dismantling. The Council is seeking to consolidate its scaffolding spend and achieve best value through a holistic arrangement, so suppliers should be prepared to explain how their service can meet the Council’s broader requirements and offer value. The planned supplier event is intended to set out requirements and the tender process, with an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on social value. Small and medium-sized businesses are considered suitable for the lot, making the planned procurement relevant beyond large contractors. The Council has not yet published the invitation to tender, so suppliers can use the planning stage to prepare for the later competition. JSImport

## Notice

This project aims to bring all spend in relation to Scaffold Services into one Open Internal Framework Agreement. The Council believes that a holistic approach will help achieve best value.

### Planning Information

You are invited to the Meet The Buyer Event for this procurement on 3rd November 2026 at 1pm.
This event will outline the Council's requirements, the tender process (Including how to sign up/access the procurement portal), provide some guidance on Social Value. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A.
Please use link below to join.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3907375196474492?p=aBJV9LMFFXh7oP9p1K 
Meeting ID: 390 737 519 647 449 2 
Passcode: DG2G5pW6

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101439-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2027 - 4 Apr 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,040,000 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 45262100 - Scaffolding work
- 45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work
- 45262120 - Scaffolding erection work

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2026 at 11:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101439-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101439-2026
  27th October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3907375196474492?p=aBJV9LMFFXh7oP9p1K
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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