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Published 26 Nov 2025, 12:03 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

AT1376 Refurbishment of Bury Park Community Resource Centre

Official notice

Authority: Luton Borough Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£1,937,000≈ £2.6m / year · £2,324,400 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 13 Mar 2026
Next notice expected 2 Feb 2026
Contract term 9 moends 28 Feb 2027 · up to 29 Feb 2028 with extensions · starts 1 Jun 2026
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

Luton Council is undertaking a PA23 Regulated Below Threshold Contract for works re the Refurbishment of Bury Park community Resource Centre The proposed project will see the existing building refurbished to a Cat B fit-out. This will involve (But not limited to) minor demolition works of removing non-loadbearing walls and creating new spaces to create partition wall/openings, new kitchen installation, full refurbishment to the toilets and new layout to get rid of the loop by accessing the toilets from one corridor only.

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Luton Council is undertaking a PA23 Regulated Below Threshold Contract for works re the Refurbishment of Bury Park community Resource Centre The proposed project will see the existing building refurbished to a Cat B fit-out. This will involve (But not limited to) minor demolition works of removing non-loadbearing walls and creating new spaces to create partition wall/openings, new kitchen installation, full refurbishment to the toilets and new layout to get rid of the loop by accessing the toilets from one corridor only. Externally works will involve new design to the front building façade/curtain walling and roofing works involving new external wall rendering, new coping replacement, liaising with roofing membrane repairs under warranty. Associated external works and making good to be carried out. Regarding M&E, electrical works will involve a complete rewiring of the entire facility, full replacement of the existing IT and data systems, incorporating a robust Wi-Fi network to support the community centre's needs. Furthermore, we will be replacing the entire fire alarm system to ensure compliance with safety regulations and new CCTV system, access control and intruder alarm will be installed to enhance security at the centre. Mechanically the refurbishment will include the provision of new heating system utilising air source heat pump, renewal of existing mechanical ventilation, cooling, gas, water services, and drainage.

  • A Planning Application for the scheme is to be submitted
  • The service requires a Principal Contractor to deliver the works under a JCT 2024.

CPV: Construction work

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 9 moSMEPublished value£1,937,000
Contract period: 1 Jun 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 (9 mo) · up to 29 Feb 2028 with extensionsValue: £1,937,000 exc. VAT · £2,324,400 inc. VAT
Delivery: East of EnglandEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 1x 12 month extension to support slippage of programme and defects
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    2.1 Question Pass/Fail Response

    2.1.1 The Council requires your organisation’s turnover to be a minimum of two times the annual value of the Contract and evidenced by providing your organisation’s turnover and the latest last 2 years’ accounts which should be attached to your tender response.

    Is turnover provided and is it

    equal to two times the annual value of

    the Contract?

    Yes/No Pass/Fail

    Last 2 years accounts

    provided?

    Yes/No

    2.1.2 Has your organisation met the terms of its banking facilities and loan agreements (if any) during the past year?

    Yes/No

    Pass/Fail

    2.1.3 Note that we will undertake a credit check

    2.2 Please self-certify whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: Pass/Fail

    Public Liability Insurance = £5 million

    Yes/No

    Professional Indemnity Insurance = £5 million

    NB Services / Procurement will check with Gloria in insurance to verify adequate insurance cover for this project Yes/No

    2.3 Please self-certify whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, evidence, or accreditation to demonstrate your competency as a Principal Contractor under the Construction Design Management Regulations 2015

    Evidence of Accredited SIPP Scheme such as ‘Chas,’ Or evidence of policies and procedures

    Yes/No

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Price: 100%
Published sub-criteria (1)
  • Price & Quality: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
  • Price & Quality: The tender will be weighted and scored with the total equalling 100%
Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation

    2.1 Question Pass/Fail Response

    2.1.1 The Council requires your organisation’s turnover to be a minimum of two times the annual value of the Contract and evidenced by providing your organisation’s turnover and the latest last 2 years’ accounts which should be attached to your tender response.

    Is turnover provided and is it

    equal to two times the annual value of

    the Contract?

    Yes/No Pass/Fail

    Last 2 years accounts

    provided?

    Yes/No

    2.1.2 Has your organisation met the terms of its banking facilities and loan agreements (if any) during the past year?

    Yes/No

    Pass/Fail

    2.1.3 Note that we will undertake a credit check

    2.2 Please self-certify whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below: Pass/Fail

    Public Liability Insurance = £5 million

    Yes/No

    Professional Indemnity Insurance = £5 million

    NB Services / Procurement will check with Gloria in insurance to verify adequate insurance cover for this project Yes/No

    2.3 Please self-certify whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, evidence, or accreditation to demonstrate your competency as a Principal Contractor under the Construction Design Management Regulations 2015

    Evidence of Accredited SIPP Scheme such as ‘Chas,’ Or evidence of policies and procedures

    Yes/No

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 100 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 10 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
26 Nov 2025, 12:03 GMT
Last source update
2 Feb 2026, 16:11 GMT
Authority reference
DN798697 AT1376
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-009134
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction work
Delivery area
East of England (UKH21)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e90f Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
13 Mar 2026, 17:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
6 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

All submissions must be submitted via our Procurement Portal Proactis, we will not accept submissions in any other form

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Timeline

26 Nov 2025 → 1 Jun 2026 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published348 days ago
    26 Nov 2025, 12:03 GMT
  2. Market engagement336 days ago
    8 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT

    The Council will be holding a Teams based Meet the Buyer event

  3. Tender notice published280 days ago
    2 Feb 2026, 16:11 GMT
  4. Next notice expected280 days ago
    2 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by248 days ago
    6 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT
  6. Submission deadline241 days ago
    13 Mar 2026, 17:00 GMT
  7. Contract starts162 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

8 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Nov 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    26 Nov 2025, 12:03 GMT
    UK2
  2. Planned procurement notice published
    26 Nov 2025, 12:36 GMT
    UK3
  3. Status changed to planned
    26 Nov 2025, 12:36 GMT
  4. Procurement method changed
    26 Nov 2025, 12:36 GMT
  5. Deadline published: 2 Mar 2026, 17:00 GMT
    26 Nov 2025, 12:36 GMT
  6. Tender notice published
    2 Feb 2026, 16:11 GMT
    UK4
  7. Status changed to active
    2 Feb 2026, 16:11 GMT
  8. Deadline moved to 13 Mar 2026, 17:00 GMT
    2 Feb 2026, 16:11 GMT
    +11 days · was 2 Mar 2026, 17:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Luton Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PWCV-4283-GVPW Town Hall, Luton, East of England, LU1 2BQContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure