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AT1416 - Window Frames and Triple Glazed Units Supply

Luton Council · Local authority

In brief

Luton Council has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £2,400,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 27 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £2,400,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Luton Borough Council intends to setup an internal framework for the supply of windows and associated glazing products across its property portfolio. The framework has been divided into three distinct lots to ensure flexibility, specialist expertise and value for money. Scope of works: The various contracts under this framework are for the supply of products only. Any suppliers wishing to bid for a lot(s) will need to be able to deliver products to Luton Borough Council’s Building and Technical Service’s (BTS) Kingsway Depot within strict timeframes. Installation of products will be carried out by operatives from the council’s in- house repairs service, BTS. Internal Framework Structure: Lot 1: Window frames Lot 2: Window glass Lot 3: Window parts & accessories Requirements: Supplied products must comply with and meet standards such as PAS 24 Secured by Design, Q Mark, BS EN standards for windows and most up to date UK government fire safety regulations. A full list of standards and certifications products must comply with can be found within the specification for each lot.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 017601-2026

About the buyer

From notice 017601-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.