Scope
Reference
DN794641
Description
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 café 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,800,000 excluding VAT
- £2,160,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 January 2026 to 16 July 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKH21 - Luton
Participation
Conditions of participation
turnover
last 3 years accounts
insurance
competency as principle contractor
guarantor
insurance
GDPR compliance
relevant experience 3 refs
sub contractor experience
qualifications
health and safety management
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 45.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 35.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Luton Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCV-4283-GVPW
Town Hall
Luton
LU1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Christopher Newman
Telephone: +447967289048
Email: christopher.newman@luton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.luton.gov.uk
Region: UKH21 - Luton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government