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AT1505 - Design and Build for the Retrofit or Replacement of Existing Planting Within Operational Highway Roundabouts

Luton Council · Local authority

In brief

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

The estimated value is £465,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 2 November 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?

Key dates

Questions by
midnight, Friday 24 July 2026
Bids by
midnight, Friday 31 July 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for this buyer (from 37 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Luton Council intends to procure a suitable qualified contractor to undertake the design, supply, constructions, planting establishments and maintenance of retrofit and replacement planting schemes within operational highway roundabouts located in 30mph and 40mph environments. Sires are: • Kimpton Road / Airport Way – Luton South • Castle Street / Stuart Street – Luton South • A505 Roundabout adjacent to Hilton Hotel – Luton North • Poynters Road / Dunstable Road – Luton North • Telford Way / Bury Park Junction – Luton North The Design and Build Contractor will need to provide a turnkey solution including site surveys, design developments, traffic management, planting, maintenance, H&S management and adoption support documentation.

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. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.procontract.due-north.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midnight, Friday 24 July 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midnight, Friday 31 July 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 045591-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 045600-2026

About the buyer

Luton CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

85

Awards

40
  1. Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas

    Wootton Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon2 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £160kestimated
  2. 3 Year Floral Display Contract

    St Ives Town Council (Cambridgeshire)North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open14 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  3. Cliffe Park Play Area Refurbishment

    Dronfield Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Open16 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £300kestimated
  4. Arboricultural Services for Peterborough

    Peterborough City CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open23 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £5mestimated
  5. Highway Grass Verge and Hedge Cutting, Rights of Way - Seasonal Vegetation cuts, Suds and Watercourse Maintenance

    Bedford Borough CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Open28 days left4 lots

    £1.84mestimated

From notice 045591-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 May 2026, last updated 19 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.