AwardedAwarded 30 March 2026
AT1398 Refurbishment of Lewsey Community Centre
Luton Council · Local authority
In brief
Luton Council awarded construction work to Etec Contract Services Limited on 30 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,800,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 18 months, starting 16 January 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Etec Contract Services Limited (SME) 17 bids received | £1,768,048 | Awarded 30 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 066343-2025
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 066364-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 066392-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 030230-2026
About the buyer
Luton CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 066343-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025, last updated 1 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.